Installing XP Pro

[mdk]

Hi all,

Originally I have a PC with XP pro now I have installed XP pro using
the same CD on another computer at home. I did that out of emergency
instead of purchasing another copy. During the activation peroid i
ordered another copy of XP pro and want to use the license key of the
new copy to activate the existing installation. I don't know if this
works. The new installation is already updated with SP2. The old CD
reads "NOT FOR RETAIL OR OEM DISTRIBUTION". Do I have to reinstall
using the the second purchased copy? In that case I have to install
all the applications as well and very time consuming. If I can use the
product key or another purchased copy which version of XP pro i should
buy?

Many thanks.
Timmy

 

[Guest]

Provided both copies are of the same type (OEM, retail or corporate) you can
transfer the new key onto the machine. But not if they're different
install-types.

To change the key, select the "call Microsoft" option on the activation
screen (even if you don't intend to do that) There is an option there to
change the key.

 

[mdk]

Thank you Ian. Do you know "NOT FOR RETAIL OR OEM DISTRIBUTION" is of
what version?

Timmy

 

[Guest]

assuming you've installed on a machine,
right click on start
left click on explore
left click on help at the top
left click on about windows
you should see the version