Reinstallation of WinXP Pro

[William Mussman]

I purchased and installed WinXP Pro (Academic) on a computer in 2002.
About 6 months ago I purchased another system, with an OEM version of
Win XP (Home). I then reformatted the HD on the XP Pro system and
gave the system to my father. He uses software for a engraving system
that is not compatible with 2000/XP, so I installed his copy of
Win98se.

I have a second system that has a preinstalled version of Win2000. I
would like to upgrade the OS to XP Pro. Can I install the WinXP disc
I purchased in 2002, which is has not been installed on any computer
in the last 6 months? I do not want to install it only to find out I
will have activation hassels.

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi William,

Yes, you can provided it is a retail version. Activation should not be an
issue.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone

 

[Jerry]

Activation is not usually a hassle if it's been 120 days since the last
activation.

 

[William Mussman]

Activation is not usually a hassle if it's been 120 days since the last
activation.

Thanks for the info.

-William