Win XP oem question

[Alias]

Or, as others have mentioned, if you're lucky enough to own a machine like
a Dell, and the installation peeks at the BIOS to see if it says "Dell"

Some MFG's do, some don't. If you're lucky enough to have a Gateway
licensed version, you can probably do it, but only after reformatting your
HDD and wiping everything you had.

You're confusing branded OEM versions of XP with generic OEM versions of
XP. The former are tied to the motherboard. The latter are not.

Alias

 

[Immure Obfuscation]

If it's a branded OEM from someone like Dell or HP, no, it won't work. If
it's a generic OEM, yes, a clean install will work and is completely
legit.

Here's the working solution:
The activation Screen gives you the option to change the product key. Click
that, enter the Windows product key (found on the sticker on the side of the
OEM computer), and generate a new 54-digit activation number. Select
Internet activation, and presto. All activation is complete.

 

[Immure Obfuscation]

False. Read the EULA for a generic OEM XP. No mention of "motherboard",
"hard drive" or "CPU". What's questionable is your "reasoning".

Just follow your vendor's instructions and re-activate. It works, even with
a new mobo.

 

[Immure Obfuscation]

Very likely. An OEM machine is licensed only for the first machine on
which it's installed. If it came with your computer, then it is very
likely locked to the BIOS on that computer's motherboard.

Microsoft does not support OEM systems, that support comes - or is
supposed to come - from the OEM. In particular, the OEM decides what
constitutes a "new machine". From what I've heard, replacing their
motherboard with one you buy yourself makes it a "new machine" in most
OEMs minds. That means that they won't help you get around the BIOS
lock for the new mobo, and you're stuck.

No problem with Dell. They told me to change the product key on the
activation screen and re-activate. Worked just fine.

 

[Immure Obfuscation]

Men of few words. C'mon, tell him how you really feel.
Yet another NitWit that adds nothing but vitriol. Hope you drown applying
your toilet water after the lid bashes you in the head.

Usually I just killfile anyone who uses foul language to criticize.

I don't mind "WINDOWS is a ****ing piece of shit".

But I don't tolerate "YOU'RE a ****ing piece of shit". That's an automatic
killfile.

When you do this for a short while, the trolls vanish. Works great.

 

[Alias]

Just follow your vendor's instructions and re-activate. It works, even with
a new mobo.

Commendable of Dell.

Alias

 

[Dustin Cook]

Or, as others have mentioned, if you're lucky enough to own a machine
like a Dell, and the installation peeks at the BIOS to see if it says
"Dell"

Some MFG's do, some don't. If you're lucky enough to have a Gateway
licensed version, you can probably do it, but only after reformatting
your HDD and wiping everything you had.

Not true. and if your using a cd that peeks at the bios as you put it,
it's not really an oem. It's keyed for the vendor. You don't have to
reinstall windows by reformatting unless you want to do so.


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[Dustin Cook]

You're confusing branded OEM versions of XP with generic OEM versions
of XP. The former are tied to the motherboard. The latter are not.

Alias

And they're only tied via four files, which you can changeout to convert
a real oem into a branded one, or a branded one into a real oem, or
change the branding..


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[Dustin Cook]

False. Read the EULA for a generic OEM XP. No mention of
"motherboard", "hard drive" or "CPU". What's questionable is your
"reasoning".

Alias

Alias,

You do realize that Rebecca is a sock puppet ass kisser for Relic, right?


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[Dustin Cook]

One big concern is with the exact nature of your installed OEM Windows
XP. If it is one of the "BIOS Locked" versions of XP then it can only
be activated on a motherboard that comes from the same OEM that
producted the original computer.

Indeed, or, unlock it, or change the lock to the new mainboard you replaced
it with. Or, use the key stickered on the side of your case if you have one
to reinstall, When it fails to activate over the internet, use the phone
option, tell the rep your reinstalling to repair a busted copy of windows
and this is the only machine your using it on.



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[Dustin Cook]

Ain't activation great? It only affects paying customers like you and
does nothing to stop piracy.

Alias

Hence the reason for a nice VLK version. Costs more upfront, but no
activation hassle, and no need to hack/crack the software to evade it.


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[Dustin Cook]

No problem with Dell. They told me to change the product key on the
activation screen and re-activate. Worked just fine.

If you don't want to go thru the hassle again and you have the original
cd (dells oem restore cd), then you can rebrand it and burn a new copy
that is locked to your dell and won't hassle you for activation. It's a
bit of a project, but if you want the details I'll provide them.

You will require nero.


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[Alias]

Alias,

You do realize that Rebecca is a sock puppet ass kisser for Relic, right?

No, thanks for the heads up.

Alias

 

[Alias]

Hence the reason for a nice VLK version. Costs more upfront, but no
activation hassle, and no need to hack/crack the software to evade it.

Hence the reason I am learning Linux.

Alias

 

[Immure Obfuscation]

if your using a cd that peeks at the bios as you put it,
it's not really an oem. It's keyed for the vendor. You don't have to
reinstall windows by reformatting unless you want to do so.

If it's keyed for the vendor, then it's an OEM disk.
OEM = original equipment manufacturer

 

[relic]

Alias,

You do realize that Rebecca is a sock puppet ass kisser for Relic,
right?

And you realize that you're delusional, right?

 

[Rebecca]

Alias,

You do realize that Rebecca is a sock puppet ass kisser for Relic,
right?

Hey dustfart, when did you get paroled?
Still having those delusions I see.

 

[Dustin Cook]

If it's keyed for the vendor, then it's an OEM disk.
OEM = original equipment manufacturer

Ehh, NO. An OEM disc will load on any machine. A vendor specific OEM isn't
really an OEM.


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[Dustin Cook]

And you realize that you're delusional, right?

Still acting stupid I see.. Some things never change.


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[Rhonda Lea Kirk]

No, thanks for the heads up.

You do realize that a) relic is neither a Microsoft apologist nor a
Microsoft fan, and you should reread what he wrote with that in mind,
and b) Dustin is a documented sociopathic virus writer who allegedly
"reformed" and who now spams his shitty little spyware/virus removal
program to groups where he has been advised to stay away, right?

In the grand scheme, running a sock is nothing, particularly when
compared to a revenge posting of someone's real life address and phone
number to alt.sex suggesting that anyone (couples included) should feel
free to drop by, which is what Dustin did to me several months ago.

It is worthy of note that Dustin appears to feel a need to reawaken a
flamewar that persisted for nearly two years and culminated in his
winning a Kook of the Month award, along with a Coward of the Month
award (and one other, which might have been a Bartlo Foam Duck, but I
can't say with certainty) in alt.usenet.kooks back in October or
November 2006.

With all that said, relic and Becky are friends of mine, and I value
them highly.

It's nice to see you again.