Building a new PC

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Hello

I am going to be building a new PC soon. Either dual core or quad core.

It will be running XP Pro

However Will I need a SP2 CD or will my SP1 CD work?

My licence is also OEM does this matter?

If it does matter what do I do if I cannot find another XP licence?

Thanks
 
Service pack of the OS doesn't matter!
However, you can't install an OEM version of a software on the new PC
you are building. It is meant to be used only on the system that it came
with. You will need another license of the OS.
 
You will need another license of the OS

I wonder how long XP will be available for?

If I can't buy new I reuse, if I can't reuse I obtain
 
I wonder how long XP will be available for?

If I can't buy new I reuse, if I can't reuse I obtain
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I think Microsoft is stopping distribution of XP to retail stores today,
you should visit computer or office or electronic stores as soon as you can
to see if they still have some in stock.

DG
 
Yes, the sale of XP is going to stop. But if you are XP lover, you have
a workaround.

You can install & use Windows XP if you have a valid vista license. I
don't remember how. But you have to call the Microsoft customer care for
this.

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Hello

I am going to be building a new PC soon. Either dual core or quad core.

It will be running XP Pro

However Will I need a SP2 CD or will my SP1 CD work?
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Either will work. You can upgrade to the latest service pack, SP3,
after installation.


My licence is also OEM does this matter?
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Yes, it matters. OEM versions are licensed for use only on the first
computer they are installed on, and may not be moved to another.

Over and above the licensing issue, if yours is a brand-name OEM
version, it's probably BIOS-locked to your motherboard, and won't work
on a different one.
If it does matter what do I do if I cannot find another XP licence?
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I don't know for sure, but would expect that copies can still be found
if you search the web.

Alternatively, run Windows Vista.
 
Service pack of the OS doesn't matter!
However, you can't install an OEM version of a software on the new PC
you are building. It is meant to be used only on the system that it came
with. You will need another license of the OS.
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I bought an OEM version of XP (from Zipzoomfly) and it installed
easily on a home-built PC.
 
I bought an OEM version of XP (from Zipzoomfly) and it installed
easily on a home-built PC.
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That's very different from the situation of the OP, who is not talking
about buying and installing an OEM version, but *reusing* an OEM
version that was already installed on a different computer.
 
My licence is also OEM does this matter?
Yes, it matters. OEM versions are licensed for use only on the first
computer they are installed on, and may not be moved to another.
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Over and above the licensing issue, if yours is a brand-name OEM
version, it's probably BIOS-locked to your motherboard, and won't work
on a different one.
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Built by a small dealer - had a new MB after a year when the original fried
itself
I don't know for sure, but would expect that copies can still be found
if you search the web.
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Alternatively, run Windows Vista.
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My choice would not be Vista so if they don't sell XP I would have to obtain
licence numbers, if that failed I would have to go to a non windows
platform.
 
Martin said:
Built by a small dealer - had a new MB after a year when the original fried
itself




My choice would not be Vista so if they don't sell XP I would have to obtain
licence numbers, if that failed I would have to go to a non windows
platform.
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You're not supposed to move your OEM copy of XP to another computer as
that would violate your EULA. You can, however, do it if it's been over
120 days since the last activation and it will activate and become
genuine but you will have to make the call on whether you want to
violate the EULA or not.

P
 
Built by a small dealer - had a new MB after a year when the original fried
itself
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In that case, you presumably have a generic OEM copy, and there is no
BIOS-locking. Then the only issue is the licensing one.
 
In that case, you presumably have a generic OEM copy, and there is no
Old PC will be broken for parts anyway as it is starting to get unreliable
 
Martin said:
Old PC will be broken for parts anyway as it is starting to get unreliable
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Moving an OEM to another computer is prohibited by the EULA. Upgrading a
computer is not. Connect the dots.

P
 
Moving an OEM to another computer is prohibited by the EULA. Upgrading a
I BOUGHT the last PC
I BOUGHT the XP licence

I will just reuse then
 
Martin said:
I BOUGHT the last PC
I BOUGHT the XP licence

I will just reuse then
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Use one of the screws from the old computer and that way, you've updated
the computer, not moved to another computer ;-)

P
 
Use one of the screws from the old computer and that way, you've updated
Old C will be E and old D will be F, would try to reuse the IDE DVD burner
too!
 
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