windows xp professional

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Hello everyone , I want to install windows xp on my compaq 5000 A series.
It's running windows me right now I think. Anyways in the beginning
instructions (on the recovery disc for my dell 8300 ) it says a prompt me for
the authentication key located on the back of the computer. My question is
should I give my authentication key on my dell 8300 which came stock with
windows xp pro. Otherwise should I give the authentication key on the back of
the compaq 5000 A Series computer that I'm installing windows xp pro on? The
disc came with my Dell 8300 already included in the final price. So really
it's for my Dell 8300.
Thanks ,
Attila

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

You cannot use the Dell Windows XP to install on a different computer.
It will only install on the Dell computer it shipped with.

You'll need to purchase a conventional "Retail Upgrade Version" of
Windows XP if you wish to upgrade your Compaq computer.

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

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| Hello everyone , I want to install windows xp on my compaq 5000 A series.
| It's running windows me right now I think. Anyways in the beginning
| instructions (on the recovery disc for my dell 8300 ) it says a prompt me for
| the authentication key located on the back of the computer. My question is
| should I give my authentication key on my dell 8300 which came stock with
| windows xp pro. Otherwise should I give the authentication key on the back of
| the compaq 5000 A Series computer that I'm installing windows xp pro on? The
| disc came with my Dell 8300 already included in the final price. So really
| it's for my Dell 8300.
| Thanks ,
| Attila
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| attilathehun1