How do I transfer my Windows XP license to another computer?

[Guest]

I have a Toshiba laptop which runs Windows XP Pro. However, the laptop is
about to breakdown. I'm thinking of buying a desktop without an OS. I
wonder if (and how) I can transfer my laptop Windows XP os to the new PC? The
laptop one came with the laptop.

 

[Gordon]

I have a Toshiba laptop which runs Windows XP Pro. However, the laptop is
about to breakdown. I'm thinking of buying a desktop without an OS. I
wonder if (and how) I can transfer my laptop Windows XP os to the new PC?
The
laptop one came with the laptop.

No. OEM versions cannot be transferred to another machine.

 

[smlunatick]

No. OEM versions cannot be transferred to another machine.

Also, not sure if the Toshiba comes with a complete install CD of XP.
Most laptops come with a Recovery media to restore the hard drive back
to "factory" defauts and several of these Recovery medias are "locked"
to a specific machine type.

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the answers. Yes, the laptop came only with a recovery disk.

 

[Rock]

Thanks for the answers. Yes, the laptop came only with a recovery disk.

Then it's an OEM version of XP. OEM versions, by the license, are tied to
the first computer on which it's installed and can't be tranferred to a
different computer.

 

[mikeyhsd]

if you were going from a desktop to desktop, it might be reasonable to try it.
laptops have a lot of specialized hardware and the OS is customized for it.
highly unlikely that the RESTORE disk fro the laptop would work on a desktop.

when you buy your desktop have the xp included and make sure you get REAL cd/dvd for the OS with it. NOT restore disk.




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Thanks for the answers. Yes, the laptop came only with a recovery disk.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I have a Toshiba laptop which runs Windows XP Pro. However, the laptop is
about to breakdown. I'm thinking of buying a desktop without an OS. I
wonder if (and how) I can transfer my laptop Windows XP os to the new PC? The
laptop one came with the laptop.

Based on your description, you have an OEM license for WinXP that
came with the Toshiba laptop. An OEM version must be sold with a piece
of hardware (normally a motherboard or hard rive, if not an entire PC)
and is _permanently_ bound to the first PC on which it's installed. An
OEM license, once installed, is not legally transferable to another
computer under _any_ circumstances.

You'll need to purchase an new WinXP license for use on the new
computer.


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