Windows Activation

[Durby Groy]

Box1 (Old) [Activated.]
Box2 (New) [Not Activated]

What happen if i install Windows XP on
the Box2 with the same CD key use to install on Box1,
Will i be rejected to activate Box2 ?

let's assume the Box1 already been stolen or burn and will not be use
anymore.

 

[Mike Brannigan [MSFT]]

Box1 (Old) [Activated.]
Box2 (New) [Not Activated]

What happen if i install Windows XP on
the Box2 with the same CD key use to install on Box1,
Will i be rejected to activate Box2 ?

let's assume the Box1 already been stolen or burn and will not be use
anymore.

If your Retail copy of Windows XP is no longer on Box 1 due to it being
burned etc (must be a Retail copy as OEM lives and dies on first PC
installed to) then you may be able to activate over the Internet - if not
then activate via telephone.

--

Regards,

Mike
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Box1 (Old) [Activated.]
Box2 (New) [Not Activated]

What happen if i install Windows XP on
the Box2 with the same CD key use to install on Box1,
Will i be rejected to activate Box2 ?

let's assume the Box1 already been stolen or burn and will not be use
anymore.

 

[Durby Groy]

Thanks Mike,

I have more question;

1.) if the retail version on Box2 successfully activated.
then if Box1 somehow has recovered back.
what will happen on this 2 boxes since both already a activated
windows?

2.) if Box1 is a OEM version, that means i must buy another XP CD
to install on New Box even i still have the OEM CD with me ?

3.) How to know if the XP copy is a retail or OEM when
we bough a new PC from shops ?


Thanks for your info.

Box1 (Old) [Activated.]
Box2 (New) [Not Activated]

What happen if i install Windows XP on
the Box2 with the same CD key use to install on Box1,
Will i be rejected to activate Box2 ?

let's assume the Box1 already been stolen or burn and will not be use
anymore.

If your Retail copy of Windows XP is no longer on Box 1 due to it being
burned etc (must be a Retail copy as OEM lives and dies on first PC
installed to) then you may be able to activate over the Internet - if not
then activate via telephone.

--

Regards,

Mike
--
Mike Brannigan [Microsoft]

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights

Please note I cannot respond to e-mailed questions, please use these
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Box1 (Old) [Activated.]
Box2 (New) [Not Activated]

What happen if i install Windows XP on
the Box2 with the same CD key use to install on Box1,
Will i be rejected to activate Box2 ?

let's assume the Box1 already been stolen or burn and will not be use
anymore.

 

[Mike Brannigan [MSFT]]

Thanks Mike,

I have more question;

1.) if the retail version on Box2 successfully activated.
then if Box1 somehow has recovered back.
what will happen on this 2 boxes since both already a activated
windows?

You must purchase a second license for one of the boxes as you are now in
violation of the EULA and licensing for Windows XP.

2.) if Box1 is a OEM version, that means i must buy another XP CD
to install on New Box even i still have the OEM CD with me ?

Yes - you may not transfer an OEM copy/license from one PC to another. This
is one of the restrictions of OEM products and why they are cheaper then
Retail.

3.) How to know if the XP copy is a retail or OEM when
we bough a new PC from shops ?

Look at the CD and packaging the CD came in.
It may say "only for sale with a new PC" or something like that - or it may
say OEM on the CD face. Also look at the sticker on the PC with the product
activation number on it - it may say OEM
see
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...a.mspx?quizType=oem&compareButton=Compare+Now

Also see
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/howtotell/ww/windows/default.mspx

Retail boxes are big and blue (for Pro - green for Home)

--

Regards,

Mike
--
Mike Brannigan [Microsoft]

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights

Please note I cannot respond to e-mailed questions, please use these
newsgroups

Thanks Mike,

I have more question;

1.) if the retail version on Box2 successfully activated.
then if Box1 somehow has recovered back.
what will happen on this 2 boxes since both already a activated
windows?

2.) if Box1 is a OEM version, that means i must buy another XP CD
to install on New Box even i still have the OEM CD with me ?

3.) How to know if the XP copy is a retail or OEM when
we bough a new PC from shops ?


Thanks for your info.

Box1 (Old) [Activated.]
Box2 (New) [Not Activated]

What happen if i install Windows XP on
the Box2 with the same CD key use to install on Box1,
Will i be rejected to activate Box2 ?

let's assume the Box1 already been stolen or burn and will not be use
anymore.

If your Retail copy of Windows XP is no longer on Box 1 due to it being
burned etc (must be a Retail copy as OEM lives and dies on first PC
installed to) then you may be able to activate over the Internet - if not
then activate via telephone.

--

Regards,

Mike
--
Mike Brannigan [Microsoft]

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights

Please note I cannot respond to e-mailed questions, please use these
newsgroups

Box1 (Old) [Activated.]
Box2 (New) [Not Activated]

What happen if i install Windows XP on
the Box2 with the same CD key use to install on Box1,
Will i be rejected to activate Box2 ?

let's assume the Box1 already been stolen or burn and will not be use
anymore.