reinstallation cd?

[peewee]

I have a reinstallation cd that came with my computer, I am thinking of
getting another computer that does not have xp, will I be able to use the cd
that I have.

 

[olfart]

I have a reinstallation cd that came with my computer, I am thinking of
getting another computer that does not have xp, will I be able to use the
cd
that I have.

NO

 

[Pegasus [MVP]]

I have a reinstallation cd that came with my computer, I am thinking of
getting another computer that does not have xp, will I be able to use the
cd
that I have.

It's not the CD that matters but the product code that came with it. Each
product code lets you install & register Windows on one single machine. You
will need to buy a new Windows XP CD + product code for your new PC.

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

I have a reinstallation cd that came with my computer, I am thinking of
getting another computer that does not have xp, will I be able to use the cd
that I have.

No. If the CD came with your computer, it's an OEM version. The
biggest disadvantage of an OEM version is that its license ties it
permanently to the first computer it's installed on. It can never
legally be moved to another computer, sold, or given away (except with
the original computer).

Moreover, if you were thinking of having it installed on both
computers at once, that would not be allowed even if it were a retail
version instead of an OEM one.

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

No. If the CD came with your computer, it's an OEM version. The
biggest disadvantage of an OEM version is that its license ties it
permanently to the first computer it's installed on. It can never
legally be moved to another computer, sold, or given away (except with
the original computer).

Moreover, if you were thinking of having it installed on both
computers at once, that would not be allowed even if it were a retail
version instead of an OEM one.

And one more point I should make: Leaving aside the legal issues, it
very likely wouldn't be possible. OEM reinstallation CDs are very
often BIOS-locked to the original computer and won't work on a
different one.

 

[almostbob]

likely the 'reinstallation cd' is not a complete windows xp package, but is
customised to restore the pc it came with to its 'out of the box' condition.
drivers for other hardware are likely not included
the cd will likely not work to install on the other pc

the license is likely not transferable so as well as not working the attempt
is likely illegal

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I have a reinstallation cd that came with my computer, I am thinking of
getting another computer that does not have xp, will I be able to use the cd
that I have.

Based on your own description, you have an OEM license for WinXP
from the defunct machine. An OEM version must be sold with a piece of
hardware (normally a motherboard or hard drive, if not an entire PC) and
is _permanently_ bound to the first PC on which it's installed. An OEM
license, once installed, is not legally transferable to another computer
under _any_ circumstances.

You'll need to purchase a new WinXP license for the new computer.

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[cbcb52]

What happens when I get a notebook with the OS installed , but no
CD?? Just ask Microsoft for a CD ? - I´ve got the serial number
labelled in the notebook .

 

[Jim]

What happens when I get a notebook with the OS installed , but no
CD?? Just ask Microsoft for a CD ? - I´ve got the serial number
labelled in the notebook .

Should be a hidden partition with the recovery system .

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

What happens when I get a notebook with the OS installed , but no
CD?? Just ask Microsoft for a CD ? - I´ve got the serial number
labelled in the notebook .

No. Microsoft won't give you a CD. It's the responsibility of the OEM
who built and sold you the computer.

Either they can send you one, or (more likely) you have a partition on
the drive with an image of the operating system you can install. You
can install from that partition, but it's far better to follow the
instructions they have provided to burn a CD from that partition; that
way, you will be protected even if the hard drive dies.

 

[cbcb52]

Well , it was my first notebook and you are quite all right.
During the first boot , a screen came up offering to partition and
backup the drive image. ( or something like it )
It´s realy NOT ESSENTIAL , but I would like to take a look
at the hidden partition , and burn the OS in a CD.
Well , hidden means hidden , but would you know a way
to unhide it ???

 

[Bennett Marco]

Well , it was my first notebook and you are quite all right.
During the first boot , a screen came up offering to partition and
backup the drive image. ( or something like it )
It´s realy NOT ESSENTIAL , but I would like to take a look
at the hidden partition , and burn the OS in a CD.
Well , hidden means hidden , but would you know a way
to unhide it ???

Unhiding it won't help. You have to use the built-in function provided
by your compter's manufacturer to burn recovery discs.

Contact that manufacturer's support if you can't find the option
somewhere in your programs/accessories listings.

 

[.]

Based on your own description, you have an OEM license for WinXP
from the defunct machine. An OEM version must be sold with a piece of
hardware (normally a motherboard or hard drive, if not an entire PC)
and is _permanently_ bound to the first PC on which it's installed.
An OEM license, once installed, is not legally transferable to another
computer under _any_ circumstances.

You'll need to purchase a new WinXP license for the new computer.

The OP didn't say is computer was dead.

 

[Bennett Marco]

The OP didn't say is computer was dead.

The answer is no different. The OP must purchase a new license.