Upgrading PC hardware

[Guest]

Im in the process of upgrading my winXP PC (custom made PC - I installed
windows from the fancy holgraphic covered CD). I've read the knowledge base
article dealing with replacing the motherboard. What I want to know is the
legalities dealing with replacing the PC case - what with the CoA sticker
still being attached to the old case. Given that these days the WGA thing
will show that my copy of XP is the genuine article, do I need to bother
trying to remove it?

 

[Guest]

Mobo replacement is allowed with retail copies, though it will require
re-activation. OEM copies only allow replacement of a mobo with the
exact-same type.

As for the sticker, if on a side panel, take the panel off the case. Boil a
kettle, and trickle the boiling water down the reverse side of the case. Keep
the sticker dry. After a minute or so the sticker should peel off. Hairdryer
also apparently works, and can be used if the sticker is on a non-removeable
case part.

 

[Lester Stiefel]

Im in the process of upgrading my winXP PC (custom made PC - I installed
windows from the fancy holgraphic covered CD). I've read the knowledge base
article dealing with replacing the motherboard. What I want to know is the
legalities dealing with replacing the PC case - what with the CoA sticker
still being attached to the old case. Given that these days the WGA thing
will show that my copy of XP is the genuine article, do I need to bother
trying to remove it?

Normally you need not bother as long as you retain record
of that coa code.

 

[Juan Perez]

Hi:

As you say, there are some consideration that you have to take in
consideration:

If you change (upgrade) your motherboard and CPU, posible windows xp is
going to ask you for a new activation of the O.S.

If you have a copy of windows XP OEM, that copy in some way "attache" to
that machine, and you should get a new copy of windows xp to work.This is if
you foloow vermating the Ms EULA.

Beacuse I can not be more precise, I found this refences from an MVP, that
may help you:

Changing a Motherboard or Moving a
Hard Drive with XP Installed

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/moving_xp.html

Let us know how it goes.

 

[Guest]

Thanks for all the replies - the CoA sticker that came with my CD on the side
of the case says "Windows XP Home Edition OEM Software".

 

[Juan Perez]

Hi:

In IMHO an you follow the MS EULA, you should get a new retail version of
the OS Windwos XP, if you "upgrade". No if you were just changing for the
same CPU and MoBo.

I hope tge rest of the peple can confirm_me this last point.

Reagards.
--
Un saludo
Juan Perez

Este mensaje se proporciona "como está" sin garantías de ninguna clase, y no
otorga ningún derecho.

 

[DL]

Correct;
An OEM version is licenced for the hardware it was supplied with.
Certain OEM disks will only reinstall on a motherboard supplied by the
origonal manufacturer. ie they are locked
The PC case doesnt really constitute a change of hardware, the motherboard
does.

 

[Alias]

Mobo replacement is allowed with retail copies, though it will require
re-activation. OEM copies only allow replacement of a mobo with the
exact-same type.

Only true for branded OEMs, not true for generic OEMs.

 

[Guest]

The disc wasnt specific to the mothewrboard/PC (like you get with HP/Dell
machines at times). It was custom biuilt from different parts, and I bought
the XP home disc at the same time - the CoA sticker mentions OEM, but the
hologrpahics on the disc make no mention of it.

 

[Alias]

The disc wasnt specific to the mothewrboard/PC (like you get with HP/Dell
machines at times). It was custom biuilt from different parts, and I bought
the XP home disc at the same time - the CoA sticker mentions OEM, but the
hologrpahics on the disc make no mention of it.

You have a generic OEM which will work just fine with the new motherboard.

 

[Lil' Dave]

Im in the process of upgrading my winXP PC (custom made PC - I installed
windows from the fancy holgraphic covered CD). I've read the knowledge
base
article dealing with replacing the motherboard. What I want to know is
the
legalities dealing with replacing the PC case - what with the CoA sticker
still being attached to the old case. Given that these days the WGA thing
will show that my copy of XP is the genuine article, do I need to bother
trying to remove it?

You have generic OEM. Factory OEM has the product key in the installation
process.

The sticker should be removed and destroyed, or defaced in terms of
readability if the case is not disposed of in trash container. Its not a
legal requirement, but is common sense in covering your behind.
Dave

 

[Paul Randall]

You have generic OEM. Factory OEM has the product key in the installation
process.

The sticker should be removed and destroyed, or defaced in terms of
readability if the case is not disposed of in trash container. Its not a
legal requirement, but is common sense in covering your behind.
Dave

Hi, Dave
Why not put the sticker on the new computer. Why make it difficult to
figure out the product key if the OS has to be reinstalled in the future?

My advice: write the product key on the CD with a big blue sharpie pen.

-Paul Randall

 

[Lil' Dave]

Hi, Dave
Why not put the sticker on the new computer. Why make it difficult to
figure out the product key if the OS has to be reinstalled in the future?

My advice: write the product key on the CD with a big blue sharpie pen.

-Paul Randall

The label is very difficult to remove without destroying its readability.

I keep my generic OEM product keys written in a spiral notebook. That,
along with passwords and 3rd party software install keys.
Dave