Hello Phil,
Thank you for posting here.
I agree with the others comments. You can not put the XP Pro on the
existing computer and put the XP Home on the new computer.
When you purchase a new PC, it comes preinstalled with an operating system,
such as Microsoft Windows, and may also have application software
pre-installed. This software is referred to as Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) software.
Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating System is licensed on a per device
basis, meaning that a license is required for each device, or computer onto
which a Windows Desktop Operating System product ("Windows Product(s)") is
installed. Only Windows Upgrade Licenses for Microsoft ? Windows? XP
Professional are sold through Microsoft Volume Licensing Programs for
computers with a qualifying operating system already installed, because we
anticipate that most customers will purchase computers with the Windows
Product preinstalled. Microsoft? Windows? XP Home Edition is not offered
through its Volume Licensing Programs because it is not designed with
features that are important
to business customers.
Microsoft Licensing Inc. (MSLI) licenses Windows Products through its
license agreements with its Original Equipment Manufacturer partners, who
sell Full Licenses to customers. Microsoft Corporation ("Microsoft")
licenses Windows
The following information is from the article ¡°Should you purchase an OEM
license version of XP?¡±
http://www.tek-tips.com/gfaqs.cfm/pid/779/fid/4004
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ALL OEM copies can only be installed "clean" (that is, the hard drive must
be formatted before XP OEM can be installed).??They cannot be used to
perform an upgrade of an existing Operating System so make sure you back up
all necessary data and files BEFORE installing XP OEM, since the format of
the Hard Drive will erase ALL data on it.
Three other issues that need to be emphasized about an OEM license:
1. You will receive no support from Microsoft.??You will be referred to the
original OEM licensee.
2. You cannot upgrade the FULL OEM DSP version.??When longhorn or whatever
appears this will not be a qualifying license.
3. Currently you can transfer (no, not two copies) a non-OEm license to a
new machine.??You remove XP from the first machine and the license will
transfer to the new machine.??You call Microsoft and they will issue you a
new activation code.??You cannot do this with the OEM license.??It is for
one machine only, the original machine.??You will not be issued an
activation code for a new machine.
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For more information you may browse the following website:
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Licensing
http://www.microsoft.com/indonesia/license/resources/oem_licensing.asp
Microsoft? Windows? XP Licensing in OEM and Volume Licensing
http://a248.e.akamai.net/f/248/3214/1d/www.zones.com/images/pdf/WindowsXPLic
ensingPrimer.pdf
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does not control these sites and has not tested any software or information
found on these sites; therefore, Microsoft cannot make any representations
regarding the quality, safety, or suitability of any software or
information found there. There are inherent dangers in the use of any
software found on the Internet, and Microsoft cautions you to make sure
that you completely understand the risk before retrieving any software from
the Internet.
If anything is unclear or you have any other related information, please
feel free to let me know. I am glad to be of assistance.
Thanks and regards,
Alex Zhang
Microsoft Partner Online Support
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| From: Phil Cunundrum <
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| Subject: Re: OEM XP and XP Pro
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| Thanks for the straight talk. I assume that this is no differnt than
| if you blow out a mother board and then have to reload the OEM version
| of XP.
|
| Is this really any different than that ?????
|
| /pc
|
| On Fri, 5 Mar 2004 15:57:00 -0000, "Test Man" <
[email protected]>
| wrote:
|
| >Technically, the OEM states that the licence is tied to the particular
| >machine you got it with. So you can't move it. In reality, you should
be
| >able to if you have an OEM disc and wipe the machine completely before
doing
| >a clean install. If you are running a business where you have to audit
all
| >your purchases, then I would advise that you don't do it.
| >
| >
| >| >>
| >> I have a brand new computer I built.
| >>
| >> I purchased OEM XP Pro with it. I have another computer with the OEM
| >> XP Home on it.
| >>
| >> I want to put the XP Pro on the existing computer and put the XP Home
| >> on the new computer.
| >>
| >> Is MicroSoft going to have a heart attack over this ? How do I get
| >> the old version activated on the new computer ?
| >>
| >> Thanks
| >> /pc
| >
|
|
