OEM Reinstallation

[Shane]

I intend to upgrade my computer specs , will I run into problems trying to
reinstall my oem xp professional edition on my new upgraded computer? Thanks

 

[Jerry]

I intend to upgrade my computer specs , will I run into problems trying to
reinstall my oem xp professional edition on my new upgraded computer?
Thanks

Not at all. If you haven't activated the OEM license within the last 120
days then it will work just fine.

 

[M.I.5¾]

I intend to upgrade my computer specs , will I run into problems trying to
reinstall my oem xp professional edition on my new upgraded computer?
Thanks

It might assist if you provided some clues as to the nature of you propsed
upgrade.

 

[Alias]

I intend to upgrade my computer specs , will I run into problems trying to
reinstall my oem xp professional edition on my new upgraded computer? Thanks

It depends on what kind of OEM you have and if you plan to upgrade your
motherboard. If you have a generic OEM, you can upgrade *anything*. If
it's a branded OEM from the likes of HP or Dell, you will have problems
if you upgrade the motherboard.

Alias

 

[Shane]

It depends on what kind of OEM you have and if you plan to upgrade your
motherboard. If you have a generic OEM, you can upgrade *anything*. If
it's a branded OEM from the likes of HP or Dell, you will have problems
if you upgrade the motherboard.

Alias

Erm, thanks for your response. I bought my OEM windows together with
motherboard when I first setup a new computer, does that means generic? I
have already installed OEM xp on my current computer. Now, I intend to do a
computer upgrade by changing motherboard and other components and do a
REINSTALL of OEM windows. Will I run into problems. Sorry for the caps and
tnx.

 

[Alias]

Erm, thanks for your response. I bought my OEM windows together with
motherboard when I first setup a new computer, does that means generic? I
have already installed OEM xp on my current computer. Now, I intend to do a
computer upgrade by changing motherboard and other components and do a
REINSTALL of OEM windows. Will I run into problems. Sorry for the caps and
tnx.

If you bought the OEM CD, yes. If it came with the computer and is
called a "recovery" disk or something similar, no.

If it's been over 120 days since your last activation, it should
activate on line. If you have to call, just tell them you had to
reinstall due to a virus because some of the help desk folks aren't
aware of the fact that a motherboard can be upgraded.

Alias

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I intend to upgrade my computer specs , will I run into problems trying to
reinstall my oem xp professional edition on my new upgraded computer? Thanks

Possibly. You haven't provided sufficiently detail for us to offer a
definitive answer. The answer depends entirely upon the specific type
of OEM installation CD you have. If you have a generic, unbranded OEM
installation CD, you shouldn't have too many problems. If, on the other
hand, you have a brand-specific "Recovery" CD, it most likely will not
work at all on the new hardware.

Normally, and assuming a retail license (many factory-installed OEM
installations are BIOS-locked to a specific motherboard chipset and
therefore are *not* transferable to a new motherboard - check yours
before starting), unless the new motherboard is virtually identical
(same chipset, same IDE controllers, same BIOS version, etc.) to the one
on which the WinXP installation was originally performed, you'll need to
perform a repair (a.k.a. in-place upgrade) installation, at the very least:

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/directory/article.asp?ID=KB;EN-US;Q315341

Changing a Motherboard or Moving a Hard Drive with WinXP Installed
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/moving_xp.html

The "why" is quite simple, really, and has nothing to do with
licensing issues, per se; it's a purely technical matter, at this point.
You've pulled the proverbial hardware rug out from under the OS. (If
you don't like -- or get -- the rug analogy, think of it as picking up a
Cape Cod style home and then setting it down onto a Ranch style
foundation. It just isn't going to fit.) WinXP, like Win2K before it,
is not nearly as "promiscuous" as Win9x when it comes to accepting any
old hardware configuration you throw at it. On installation it
"tailors" itself to the specific hardware found. This is one of the
reasons that the entire WinNT/2K/XP OS family is so much more stable
than the Win9x group.

As always when undertaking such a significant change, back up any
important data before starting.

This will also probably require re-activation, unless you have a
Volume Licensed version of WinXP Pro installed. If it's been more than
120 days since you last activated that specific Product Key, 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.


--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:


http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375

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killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Not at all. If you haven't activated the OEM license within the last 120
days then it will work just fine.

You can't possibly know that for certain, based on the inadequate
information the OP provided. If he has a BIOS-locked OEM installation
or recovery CD and changes the motherboard, it won't work at all.


--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:


http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot

 

[Lil' Dave]

Erm, thanks for your response. I bought my OEM windows together with
motherboard when I first setup a new computer, does that means generic? I
have already installed OEM xp on my current computer. Now, I intend to do
a
computer upgrade by changing motherboard and other components and do a
REINSTALL of OEM windows. Will I run into problems. Sorry for the caps and
tnx.

Motherboard retailers are not authorized to sell PC brand, model, bios
specific OEM installation CDs. Only generic OEM versions. What this means
is you can install it to any PC, barring hardware requirements for XP etc.
Once installed and activated, its tied to that PC for licensing purposes.

A clean install works best including the 3rd party software involved with a
drastic change like a motherboard swap. Investigate files and settings
wizard before doing the clean install.

 

[Plato]

I intend to upgrade my computer specs , will I run into problems trying to
reinstall my oem xp professional edition on my new upgraded computer? Thanks

Perhaps. Keep in mind you only have to pay for XP once. If you have a
problem with activation, then call.

 

[Plato]

It might assist if you provided some clues as to the nature of you propsed

upgrade.

no clues needed. we are all mind readers...