Activating an OEM Windows XP Version.

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I want to build a new PC and install my Genuine Copy of Windows XP. My copy
of Windows XP did not come with my PC because it was an upgrade and I
purchased Windows separately but the store where I purchased Windows from
only sell OEM versions. Do I have to buy a new Product Key when I build my
new computer?

I will be replacing everything except my sound card as it is only new.

All help on this issue will be great.

Thanks.
 
Matthew said:
I want to build a new PC and install my Genuine Copy of Windows XP. My copy
of Windows XP did not come with my PC because it was an upgrade and I
purchased Windows separately but the store where I purchased Windows from
only sell OEM versions. Do I have to buy a new Product Key when I build my
new computer?

I will be replacing everything except my sound card as it is only new.

All help on this issue will be great.

Thanks.
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Your inquiry isn't quite clear on one point. Is your Windows XP an OEM
version or an Upgrade?

If It's an OEM version it's usually LEGALLY tied to the computer it was
originally installed on and can't be installed on replacement computer.
I SERIOUSLY doubt Microsoft or the dealer would consider the continued
use of JUST the old sound card as "the same computer system". A large
percentage of motherboards don't need sound cards anyway. Some people
only install sound cards because they need the analog game port for old
game controllers or MIDI devices.

If your Windows XP is an actual upgrade version you still would be
obliged to have a qualifying older OS licensed for use on the new
machine. Again OEM versions of earlier Windows that came with older
computers wouldn't be legally licensed as a qualifying prior product
upgrading the NEW machine to Windows XP.

What the installation media, Product Activation and Genuine Advantage
program will permit might be a different matter.
 
Matthew said:
I want to build a new PC and install my Genuine Copy of Windows XP. My copy
of Windows XP did not come with my PC because it was an upgrade and I
purchased Windows separately but the store where I purchased Windows from
only sell OEM versions. Do I have to buy a new Product Key when I build my
new computer?

I will be replacing everything except my sound card as it is only new.

All help on this issue will be great.

Thanks.
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If you have to phone activate, tell them you upgraded your hardware.

Alias
 
Matthew said:
I want to build a new PC and install my Genuine Copy of Windows XP.
My copy of Windows XP did not come with my PC because it was an
upgrade and I purchased Windows separately but the store where I
purchased Windows from only sell OEM versions
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This very confusing. You say yours is an Upgrade. There are no OEM Upgrades,
only Retail ones, but you say the store only sells OEM versions.

So which is it? Is it a Retail Upgrade version, or an OEM version?

. Do I have to buy a new
Product Key when I build my new computer?
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No. But if it's an OEM version, you're required to buy a whole new copy.
Retail copies are transferable, but OEM copies are not.
 
Matthew said:
I want to build a new PC and install my Genuine Copy of Windows XP. My copy
of Windows XP did not come with my PC because it was an upgrade and I
purchased Windows separately but the store where I purchased Windows from
only sell OEM versions. Do I have to buy a new Product Key when I build my
new computer?

I will be replacing everything except my sound card as it is only new.

All help on this issue will be great.

Thanks.
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Although many say NO. I bought and paid for my OEM XPpro and I
intend to use it. I have used it from a 815, 845, 865, 875 upgraded
Intel boards and processors. Clean installs, with various slipstreams.
Use net activation and passes WGA.
Of course the way that you spend your money is your business, not
anyone else.
 
This very confusing. You say yours is an Upgrade. There are no OEM
Upgrades, only Retail ones, but you say the store only sells OEM
versions.
So which is it? Is it a Retail Upgrade version, or an OEM version?




No. But if it's an OEM version, you're required to buy a whole new
copy. Retail copies are transferable, but OEM copies are not.
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He is still using the sound card, so what the OP is doing can be
considered "Upgrading" not transferring to a completely new computer.

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Matthew said:
I want to build a new PC and install my Genuine Copy of Windows XP. My copy
of Windows XP did not come with my PC because it was an upgrade and I
purchased Windows separately but the store where I purchased Windows from
only sell OEM versions. Do I have to buy a new Product Key when I build my
new computer?

I will be replacing everything except my sound card as it is only new.

All help on this issue will be great.

Thanks.
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This will only work if your XP CD is a generic OEM version. Generic
meaning that you bought it separate from the old computer along with
perhaps a piece of hardware, a case screw for example.

John
 
John said:
This will only work if your XP CD is a generic OEM version. Generic
meaning that you bought it separate from the old computer along with
perhaps a piece of hardware, a case screw for example.

John
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You were not very clear about what CD you really have by the way, as
others have mentioned either its OEM or upgrade, can't be both.

John
 
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