Installing XP On Another computer.

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This question has probably been asked millions of times but here it is again.
I recently purchased a new computer and I would like to install my copy of
windows xp on it. I've already erased that copy of windows from the previous
computer it was on and I intend to use it on this new one only. Can I use my
existing copy of Windows XP Home? Or do I have to buy a new one?
 
This question has probably been asked millions of times but here it is
again.
I recently purchased a new computer and I would like to install my copy of
windows xp on it. I've already erased that copy of windows from the
previous
computer it was on and I intend to use it on this new one only. Can I use
my
existing copy of Windows XP Home? Or do I have to buy a new one?
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If it's a retail copy then yes. If it's OEM, the EULA states it's tied to
the first computer on which it's installed, and can't be moved to another
system. It can be transferred to a new owner if the whole computer system
on which the OEM XP is installed is transferred. That's one reason why OEM
copies are less expensive.
 
lucas_am said:
This question has probably been asked millions of times but here it is again.
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1,000,001

Congrats.

Now sit and wait for all the pontificating on OEM vs RETAIL version.
 
1,000,001

Congrats.

Now sit and wait for all the pontificating on OEM vs RETAIL version.
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Let's sit and wait for the grumping to continue. You're not even good at
it.
 
lucas_am said:
This question has probably been asked millions of times but here it is again.
I recently purchased a new computer and I would like to install my copy of
windows xp on it. I've already erased that copy of windows from the previous
computer it was on and I intend to use it on this new one only. Can I use my
existing copy of Windows XP Home? Or do I have to buy a new one?
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Assuming a retail license (OEM licenses are not legitimately
transferable), simply remove WinXP from the computer it is currently on
and then install it on the new computer. If it's been more than 120
days since you last activated that specific Product Key, the you'll most
likely be able to activate via the Internet without problem. If it's
been less, you might have to make a 5 minute phone call.

Here are the facts pertaining to activation:

Piracy Basics - Microsoft Product Activation
http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/basics/activation/

Windows Product Activation (WPA)
http://www.aumha.org/a/wpa.htm


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