Can license be transferred?

[Joseph]

I have an OEM version of XP, home edition, with original
backup disk and Certificate of Authenticity (COA) that I
purchased from idividual who removed it from his machine
and replaced it with Linux. It has been registered by him
and I can't register it again online. I can use it for 30
days without registration. Can I get a new installation
code or do I have to play games with the date feature on
my computer to keep it active?

 

[Carey Frisch]

OEM versions are non-transferable to a different computer
system. Only "retail versions" of Windows XP are transferable.

 

[David Candy]

That's why OEMs are 1/2 priced. Your friend is required to supply the computer it was first installed on to you as well. Betcha you got a good bargin - a computer with XP for a few dollars. Now you just need to get possesion of it.

If you wait 4 months it should activate if it's a genuine MS disk.

 

[Kernelpanic]

I have an OEM version of XP, home edition, with original
backup disk and Certificate of Authenticity (COA) that I
purchased from idividual who removed it from his machine
and replaced it with Linux. It has been registered by him
and I can't register it again online. I can use it for 30
days without registration. Can I get a new installation
code or do I have to play games with the date feature on
my computer to keep it active?

Here is the section of the EULA that applies to your question:

* Software as a Component of the Computer - Transfer. THIS
LICENSE MAY NOT BE SHARED, TRANSFERRED TO OR
USED CONCURRENTLY ON DIFFERENT COMPUTERS.
The SOFTWARE is licensed with the COMPUTER as a single
integrated product and may only be used with the COMPUTER. If
the SOFTWARE is not accompanied by HARDWARE, you may not use
the SOFTWARE. You may permanently transfer all of your rights
under this EULA only as part of a permanent sale or transfer
of the COMPUTER, provided you retain no copies, if you
transfer the SOFTWARE (including all component parts, the
media, any upgrades, this EULA and the Certificate of
Authenticity), and the recipient agrees to the terms of this
EULA. If the SOFTWARE is an upgrade, any transfer must also
include all prior versions of the SOFTWARE.

 

[Guest]

it will activate, if it's been over 120 it will do it on-
line, if not it's a automated phone call.

 

[Mike Kolitz]

Incorrect.
As others have pointed out, OEM copies of Windows are non-transferable.

--
Mike Kolitz MCSE 2000
MS-MVP - Windows Setup and Deployment

Remember to check Windows Update often,
and apply the patches marked as Critical!
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com

 

[CS]

I have an OEM version of XP, home edition, with original
backup disk and Certificate of Authenticity (COA) that I
purchased from idividual who removed it from his machine
and replaced it with Linux. It has been registered by him
and I can't register it again online. I can use it for 30
days without registration. Can I get a new installation
code or do I have to play games with the date feature on
my computer to keep it active?

Go here and read up on what you can do:

http://microscum.com/

 

[Gary Tait]

I have an OEM version of XP, home edition, with original
backup disk and Certificate of Authenticity (COA) that I
purchased from idividual who removed it from his machine
and replaced it with Linux. It has been registered by him
and I can't register it again online. I can use it for 30
days without registration. Can I get a new installation
code or do I have to play games with the date feature on
my computer to keep it active?

You have to purchase a new product key at least, or ask MS for
leniancy in the EULA terms.

 

[Alex Nichol]

I have an OEM version of XP, home edition, with original
backup disk and Certificate of Authenticity (COA) that I
purchased from idividual who removed it from his machine
and replaced it with Linux. It has been registered by him
and I can't register it again online. I can use it for 30
days without registration.

An OEM version is licensed solely to the machine where it is first
installed and may not be transferred at all. He sold you something of
no value - see if you can get restitution