2nd use of xp software

[womanscr]

can i use the copy of xp home i am now using on the next
computer i buy if i discontinue using xp on my present
computer and i format the hdd?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Yes, as long as you have a "retail version", and not an "OEM version",
of Windows XP.

How do I "deactivate", move to another computer, or sell a previously activated XP?
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/xpfaq.html#how2

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| can i use the copy of xp home i am now using on the next
| computer i buy if i discontinue using xp on my present
| computer and i format the hdd?

 

[Donald McDaniel]

can i use the copy of xp home i am now using on the next
computer i buy if i discontinue using xp on my present
computer and i format the hdd?

That depends whether the copy of XP you currently have is a Retail version
(came in a box) or if it's an OEM version (came in a shrinkwrap or was
already installed on your computer when you bought it).

If it's Retail, you'll be able to transfer the license to a new computer.
If it's OEM you won't. You really should read the EULA (End User License
Agreement.) Do "Start|Run" and enter "winver" as the Run command. There is
a hyperlink just above your name on the winver dialog. Click on it to
access your EULA.

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