Installing XP on a new computer

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I have a copy of XP Professional that I got from a place I used to work for.
They ordered too many copies so they just gave the extra ones out.

Anyway, it's been installed on my computer for about 3 years. This is a
computer that I built myself. I want to upgrade and build a new computer.
After looking at my XP CD, I think I have an OEM version of XP. Does this
mean I won't be able to install it on the new computer that I build? Can
anyone tell me for sure how to tell if I have an OEM version or not? My
product key has 'OEM' in it, so I think that's a pretty strong indicator that
I do have an OEM version, but I'd like to be sure. I tried MS technical
support, but when I enter my product key the website says I can't get support
for my installation.

Jeff
 
sounds like you confirmed it as OEM version!!
I tried MS technical support, but when I enter my product key the website
says I can't get support for my installation.

EULA says not to use on different computer. not that it isn't possible,
though.
 
Jeff said:
what's going to happen if I try to install the OEM version on the new computer?
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If you haven't activated it or changed any hardware on the old computer
for over 120 days, it will activate online and no one will be the wiser.
Course, our little group of moralists will accuse you of stealing,
immoral and with no integrity but what you do in the privacy of your
home is generally yours and no one else's business.

Alias
 
Jeff said:
what's going to happen if I try to install the OEM version on the new
computer?
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If the computer you first installed it on was one you built to your own
specifications and not using a motherboard you got from the company it
should install and activate without a problem. MS doesn't offer support for
OEM versions because you're supposed to get support from the builder (you in
this case).

I would suggest getting the SP2 CD and installing that, too, before
connecting to the Internet. Certainly don't connect without some firewall
running, even to update. I did that once and contracted a virus before I
got through updating.

To satisfy Alias, you really are not supposed to continue running it on the
old machine, and you shouldn't give the old machine away without including
the CD, but almost certainly no one will ever find out.

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Thanks, Frank. That definitely helps.

I most certianly will NOT be giving my old computer to anyone except for the
trash compactor :) It's an old Pentium III that freezes every 10 minutes. I
wouldn't give that computer to an enemy.
 
=?Utf-8?B?SmVmZg==?= said:
I do have an OEM version, but I'd like to be sure. I tried MS technical
support, but when I enter my product key the website says I can't get support
for my installation.
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Like you said. It's an OEM version. Contact the seller for support.
 
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