Transfer of WinXP to another machine

[Dave Reyburn]

Is it possible to load WinXP onto another machine? I have
upgraded my kid's computer from a Pentium II 400 to a
Pentium III 833 (stop laughing!) and would like to load
her WinXP to the new machine.

I understand that the software can only be on one machine
and am willing to re-load Win98 back onto the P2 400.

Thanks,

Dave Reyburn
Kansas City, MO
(e-mail address removed)

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

You'd need to call Microsoft to re-activate WinXP....

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[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

Is it possible to load WinXP onto another machine? I have
upgraded my kid's computer from a Pentium II 400 to a
Pentium III 833 (stop laughing!) and would like to load
her WinXP to the new machine.

I understand that the software can only be on one machine
and am willing to re-load Win98 back onto the P2 400.

Thanks

Dave

There are several issues involved here. If this is a retail version, then no
problems as long as it is removed from the other computer. If it is an OEM
version (came pre-installed on the system or a purchased OEM disk) it is
tied to the first system it is installed to and cannot be moved to another
system.

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Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

Please reply to the newsgroup so all may benefit.

 

[Michael Stevens]

Is it possible to load WinXP onto another machine? I have
upgraded my kid's computer from a Pentium II 400 to a
Pentium III 833 (stop laughing!) and would like to load
her WinXP to the new machine.

I understand that the software can only be on one machine
and am willing to re-load Win98 back onto the P2 400.

Thanks,

Dave Reyburn
Kansas City, MO
(e-mail address removed)

Click on the link below, or copy and paste the link into the address box
if using the web based newsgroup.
Move XP to new hardware.
http://michaelstevenstech.com/moving_xp.html
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[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

Assuming a retail license (OEM licenses are not transferable),
simply remove WinXP from the computer it is currently on, and install
it onto the new one. 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.

Here are the facts pertaining to activation:

Piracy Basics - Microsoft Product Activation
http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/basics/activation/

Windows Product Activation (WPA)
http://www.aumha.org/a/wpa.htm


Bruce Chambers

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[Alex Nichol]

Is it possible to load WinXP onto another machine? I have
upgraded my kid's computer from a Pentium II 400 to a
Pentium III 833 (stop laughing!) and would like to load
her WinXP to the new machine.

I understand that the software can only be on one machine
and am willing to re-load Win98 back onto the P2 400.

Provided it was a retail copy, and not one of the OEM ones you can
transfer it. OEM ones, sold with a piece of hardware and marked 'for
supply only with a new computer' are licensed solely for the machine
where they are first installed

For a retail one you simply remove from the present machine, and install
on the new machine in the regular way. When it comes to activation, if
it is more than 120 days since you last did it, you will find it will go
through on the net just like first time. If not, you will have to
phone a toll-free number that will be given, to explain and swap one
long number for another to check back on typing it in