Installing XP on another computer

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This has probably been addressed before but I got a trashed computer from a
friend(fried board and processor).It had an upgrade version of XP home
installed.I cannot get the system info for the original system.What do I have
to do to register this XP if I install it on another computer. Thanks
 
This has probably been addressed before but I got a trashed computer from a
friend(fried board and processor).It had an upgrade version of XP home
installed.I cannot get the system info for the original system.What do I have
to do to register this XP if I install it on another computer. Thanks
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You don't need to /register/ at all. I'm not quite sure what you are
asking. Could you be a bit more precise?
 
Do you have an OEM version of XP or a retail version? If it's OEM then it is
tied to the original mb of that computer and legally it shouldn't be
installed on another computer. If, on the other hand, it's a retail version
then you can install it on a new computer that you build and get it
activated by MS.
You weren't just asking about taking the hdd out and sticking it into a
new machine were you? And you do have the CD of XP, right?
 
Do you have an OEM version of XP or a retail version? If it's OEM then it is
tied to the original mb of that computer
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Rubbish. It depends on the OEM that sold the OP the copy of XP.
 
trigger said:
This has probably been addressed before but I got a trashed computer from
a
friend(fried board and processor).It had an upgrade version of XP home
installed.I cannot get the system info for the original system.What do I
have
to do to register this XP if I install it on another computer. Thanks
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You'll need a CD from a qualifying Windows product (i.e. Windows 98, Windows
ME, etc) and the Windows XP Home CD. You can then re-install it on the new
computer without any trouble.

carl
 
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Gordon said:
Rubbish. It depends on the OEM that sold the OP the copy of XP.

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Would you mind elucidating on that response to explain the various
differences of OEM setups so that reinstallation doesn't include the
original hardware? If you were to ask Microsoft they would be talking about
the motherboard from many responses from MS MVP's I've read. I've seen
companies that sell a consumer a copy of XP with any piece of hardware, even
a mouse, but that was never what Microsoft intended. Legally it may be OK,
but it's certainly stretching it. What's your interpretation of
reinstallation of an OEM copy of XP?
 
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Would you mind elucidating on that response to explain the various
differences of OEM setups so that reinstallation doesn't include the
original hardware?
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It's up to the OEM vendor as to whether the replacement of the motherboard
constitutes a new machine or not. Most don't specify one way or the other.
However, personally, I don't see any logical or legal reason why an OEM
copy should be "tied" to one machine in the first place. the /ONLY/
difference between Retail and OEM versions is that MS supports the retail
copy and the OEM supports the OEM copy. That's the ONLY difference.
 
Gordon said:
It's up to the OEM vendor as to whether the replacement of the motherboard
constitutes a new machine or not. Most don't specify one way or the other.
However, personally, I don't see any logical or legal reason why an OEM
copy should be "tied" to one machine in the first place. the /ONLY/
difference between Retail and OEM versions is that MS supports the retail
copy and the OEM supports the OEM copy. That's the ONLY difference.
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I would lean to your interpretation myself except that whenever that
question is asked (at least in the U.S.) it is heavily defended by the MVPs
to be mb centered. Perhaps they're wrong and the effort is made simply to
sell more licenses if what you are writing is indeed fact.
 
Jan said:
I would lean to your interpretation myself except that whenever that
question is asked (at least in the U.S.) it is heavily defended by the MVPs
to be mb centered. Perhaps they're wrong and the effort is made simply to
sell more licenses if what you are writing is indeed fact.
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Read your EULA. No once is the motherboard mentioned.

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Read your EULA. No once is the motherboard mentioned.
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I've just thought of a great analogy!
if you buy a Chevvy V6 engine direct from Chevrolet then you can put it in
any vehicle you like, and move it from vehicle to vehicle. if you buy the
SAME engine from a motor factors, you can only use it in the first
vehicle that you fit it into!
Absolute NONSENSE, isn't it?
 
Gordon said:
It's up to the OEM vendor as to whether the replacement of the motherboard
constitutes a new machine or not. Most don't specify one way or the other.
However, personally, I don't see any logical or legal reason why an OEM
copy should be "tied" to one machine in the first place. the /ONLY/
difference between Retail and OEM versions is that MS supports the retail
copy and the OEM supports the OEM copy. That's the ONLY difference.
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There is one other difference, an OEM version cannot perform an upgrade.

Steve N.
 
Jan said:
I would lean to your interpretation myself except that whenever that
question is asked (at least in the U.S.) it is heavily defended by the MVPs
to be mb centered. Perhaps they're wrong and the effort is made simply to
sell more licenses if what you are writing is indeed fact.
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Not defended by all MVPs.

Steve N.
 
A common misconception is that you can transfer a preinstalled or OEM copy of
Windows from an "old" machine to a new machine. An OEM software license may
not be transferred from and old machine to a new machine—even if that machine
is no longer in use. The OEM license is tied to the machine on which it was
originally installed and can't be transferred to other machines.

Ref: http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/YourPC_do.mspx
 
Carey said:
A common misconception is that you can transfer a preinstalled or OEM copy of
Windows from an "old" machine to a new machine. An OEM software license may
not be transferred from and old machine to a new machineâ€â€even if that machine
is no longer in use. The OEM license is tied to the machine on which it was
originally installed and can't be transferred to other machines.

Ref: http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/YourPC_do.mspx
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You neglect, as usual, to mention that there are two kinds of OEMs, one
from a company like Dell that is tied to the computer you buy from Dell.
The other, a generic OEM, is not tied and a computer can be *upgraded*
at will, including the motherboard. When and if upgrading is determined
to be a "new computer" or "another computer" is not defined by Microsoft.

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A common misconception is that you can transfer a preinstalled or OEM copy of
Windows from an "old" machine to a new machine. An OEM software license may
not be transferred from and old machine to a new machine—even if that machine
is no longer in use. The OEM license is tied to the machine on which it was
originally installed and can't be transferred to other machines.

Ref: http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/YourPC_do.mspx
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And THAT is total and UTTER illogical stupidity. The ONLY difference
between an OEM version and a Retail version is that the OEM version is
supported by the OEM vendor and not by Microsoft. It's a money-spinning
exercise for Microsoft rather than a customer-relations exercise. Analogy.
You buy a Chevvy V6 motor from Chevrolet and can use it in any number of
different vehicles. You buy the SAMT motor from a motor factor and are
restricted to using it in the first vehicle you fit it to! Utter lunacy!

What the HELL does it matter if the copy is only installed on ONE machine
at a time?
 
Assuming you have a "Retail Upgrade" version of
Windows XP, simply install it on the new computer
and activate it when prompted to do so. If the
internet activation method fails, then select the
option to "activate by phone".

Please note that you would need an old Microsoft
Windows 95/98/ME CD in order to perform a
"clean install" since you'll be prompted to insert
the qualifying Microsoft Windows CD in the CD
drive during setup.
 
A new computer is created when you change the
motherboard to a different model. It is all spelled
out in the System Builders license which governs
the rules for all OEM versions of Windows.

Since apparently you have not bothered to learn the
rules, you should refrain from making careless
and misinformed comments regarding licensing
Microsoft products.
 
trigger said:
This has probably been addressed before but I got a trashed computer from a
friend(fried board and processor).It had an upgrade version of XP home
installed.I cannot get the system info for the original system.What do I have
to do to register this XP if I install it on another computer. Thanks
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If you mean 'how do I activate XP' then after you install XP on the
'new' computer with valid serial Number etc, you should get a message
that XP requires activation. If you wait too many days before
activating, you will be completely locked out at login time. Anyway when
you do activate, it will probably tell you to call a 1-800 and give a
40+ digit long ID number. The MS rep will then ask you a couple of
questions ('how many PC's do you have OS installed on!!' etc.) and if
they are satisfied with your answer, they will give you a new set of 40+
digits to enter on the screen. (the activation icon is under
start/accessories/system tools/activate windows).

It will be interesting how people get XP to work after MS drop support
for the OS (they have just announce support for Win98SE * ME is ending
soon)!!

good luck,
 
A new computer is created when you change the
motherboard to a different model. It is all spelled
out in the System Builders license which governs
the rules for all OEM versions of Windows.
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And in the EULA which the end user agrees to it says NOTHING about
that! So HOW THE HELL can an End user know that that is in the conditions
that apply to the System Builder?
 
Carey said:
A new computer is created when you change the
motherboard to a different model.
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A baldfaced lie.
It is all spelled
out in the System Builders license which governs
the rules for all OEM versions of Windows.
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I am not a systems builder, no end user is. Ergo, your theory does not
apply to end users. I am only bound by the EULA I agreed to, nothing
else and that EULA doesn't mention the word "motherboard" once.
Since apparently you have not bothered to learn the
rules, you should refrain from making careless
and misinformed comments regarding licensing
Microsoft products.
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YOU are the one misinforming people, not me. And your misinformation can
lead people to buy a copy of XP that they don't need to buy. You should
be ashamed of yourself and apologize!

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