Processor change

[lindh]

If I change out processor only, will I lose my XP OEM license? That is,
using the same motherboard the XP OEM license is installled on, processor
change only.

 

[David B.]

Depends on what you mean by loose, if you mean will it become invalid, then
no. If you mean will you have to reactivate, probably not.

 

[lindh]

David, thanks for your reply. I should have been more specific. This refers
to the EULA restrictions on the OEM type OS wherein a motherboard may not be
upgraded.
Lets say for example a specific 865PERL mb is licensed under the OEM EULA.
The board is equipped with a P4 2.4 processor. The licensee removes the 2.4
and replaces it with a P4 3.4. Does this violate the EULA? I've asked
Microsoft this question and can't get an answer, so I was hoping that someone
might have done this and could tell me what happened.

 

[Ghostrider]

David, thanks for your reply. I should have been more specific. This refers
to the EULA restrictions on the OEM type OS wherein a motherboard may not be
upgraded.
Lets say for example a specific 865PERL mb is licensed under the OEM EULA.
The board is equipped with a P4 2.4 processor. The licensee removes the 2.4
and replaces it with a P4 3.4. Does this violate the EULA? I've asked
Microsoft this question and can't get an answer, so I was hoping that someone
might have done this and could tell me what happened.

Read the specific EULA. The one I have in front of me applies to a
"fully assembled computer", meaning a CPU, motherboard, a hard drive,
a power supply and a case. If any one piece is missing, then it would
appear that this EULA is not binding. Replacing just the CPU, in this
case, would not be a violation. Your EULA might read differently.

 

[Bob I]

The motherboard was not replaced/upgraded, what is the issue?