XP License Question

[XP License Question]

I have XP installed on 5 of my machines. 4 of the disks
don't have SP1 on them. Can I use the disk with SP1 to re-
install on one machine but use the product number from
the non SP1 disk?
Trying to save myself form having to d/l SP1 when I
format/re-install.

 

[Deon Brewis [MSFT]]

Unfortunately not. SP1 product keys are different from RTM product keys.

 

[Alex Marshall]

Yes, as long as you do have 5 licenses and they are all the same edition
(Home or Pro) you can use your SP1 disk to install on each machine, using a
different key from each of your copies of course.

 

[Alex Marshall]

Oh, and as long as they aren't OEM versions that are tied to a particular
machine's bios. If they are retail you are fine.

 

[Alex Marshall]

I guess I was mistaken, sorry. I didn't know the original keys would not
work with SP1 versions.

 

[kurttrail]

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Unfortunately not. SP1 product keys are different from RTM product
keys.

You are so full of sh*t! Have you ever heard of slipstreaming a service
pack to create a new install CD?

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[kurttrail]

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I guess I was mistaken, sorry. I didn't know the original keys would
not work with SP1 versions.

You were right Deon don't know sh*t!

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[kurttrail]

By the act of scrolling this post on your computer, and/or printing or
replying to this post, you agree that I am your everlasting Lord &
Saviour. Breach of this term will result in you burning in hell for
ever and ever! Amen!"

Oh, and as long as they aren't OEM versions that are tied to a
particular machine's bios. If they are retail you are fine.

Actually, it will work even with BIOS-locked versions of XP. The
problem would be using an OEM key with a retail CD, and vise versa.

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[E.T.Me]

GROW UP!!!!

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You are so full of sh*t! Have you ever heard of slipstreaming a service
pack to create a new install CD?

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.

 

[Gary Tait]

I have XP installed on 5 of my machines. 4 of the disks
don't have SP1 on them. Can I use the disk with SP1 to re-
install on one machine but use the product number from
the non SP1 disk?
Trying to save myself form having to d/l SP1 when I
format/re-install.

Apparently not. What you could possibly do, is make a "slipstream"
XP-SP1 disc from your RTM XP CD and the downloaded XP package.

 

[kurttrail]

By the act of scrolling this post on your computer, and/or printing or
replying to this post, you agree that I am your everlasting Lord &
Saviour. Breach of this term will result in you burning in hell for
ever and ever! Amen!"

GROW UP!!!!

Right E.T. Live in ignorance!

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[kurttrail]

By the act of scrolling this post on your computer, and/or printing or
replying to this post, you agree that I am your everlasting Lord &
Saviour. Breach of this term will result in you burning in hell for
ever and ever! Amen!"

Apparently not.

Why? Because some moron that puts [MSFT] after their name said so?
Have you even tried it yourself? I have, and I know it works!

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[Alex Marshall]

I believe Deon was talking about the retail SP1 CD's in which case I assume
he is correct. The original poster did not specify whether his SP1 CD was
slipstreamed or not, and it sounds as though he has a retail version.

 

[kurttrail]

By the act of scrolling this post on your computer, and/or printing or
replying to this post, you agree that I am your everlasting Lord &
Saviour. Breach of this term will result in you burning in hell for
ever and ever! Amen!"

I believe Deon was talking about the retail SP1 CD's in which case I
assume he is correct.

"SP1 product keys are different from RTM product keys."

An OEM key is an OEM key, whether for RTM or SP1. Otherwise
slipstreaming a service pack wouldn't work with OEM copies of RTM XP for
installing, and I know for a fact that you can slipstream SP1 into OEM
copy of XP.

The original poster did not specify whether his
SP1 CD was slipstreamed or not, and it sounds as though he has a
retail version.

I really wouldn't want to assume what the OP has or hasn't, as I'm
really not omniscient, despite what the EULA I attach to my posts might
imply. ;-)

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[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

You are so full of sh*t! Have you ever heard of slipstreaming a
service pack to create a new install CD?

As usual, you neglected to read the OP message before responding. Deon was
correct, you cannot use a retail XP SP1 disk with an RTM non SP1 product
key. He said that he wanted to do this to "avoid" downloading the SP1 update
which would be required to slip stream a new installation CD.

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[kurttrail]

"By the act of scrolling this post on your computer, and/or printing or
replying to this post, you agree that I am your everlasting Lord &
Saviour. Breach of this term will result in you burning in hell for
ever and ever! Amen!"

As usual, you neglected to read the OP message before responding.
Deon was correct, you cannot use a retail XP SP1 disk with an RTM non
SP1 product key.

And you are guilty of reading more than the OP stated in his post.
Nowhere did the OP state that he had "retail" SP1 disks.

He said that he wanted to do this to "avoid"
downloading the SP1 update which would be required to slip stream a
new installation CD.

There is absolutely no difference in the key algorithm between RTM &
SP1. Have you actually tried to use a RTM Key with SP1 media yourself?
I have and it's works.

Please spread your FUD when I'm not around and you might get away with
it next time.

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[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

Deon Brewis [MSFT] wrote:

Unfortunately not. SP1 product keys are different from RTM product
keys.

You are so full of sh*t! Have you ever heard of slipstreaming a
service pack to create a new install CD?

As usual, you neglected to read the OP message before responding.
Deon was correct, you cannot use a retail XP SP1 disk with an RTM non
SP1 product key.

And you are guilty of reading more than the OP stated in his post.
Nowhere did the OP state that he had "retail" SP1 disks.

He said that he wanted to do this to "avoid"
downloading the SP1 update which would be required to slip stream a
new installation CD.

There is absolutely no difference in the key algorithm between RTM &
SP1. Have you actually tried to use a RTM Key with SP1 media
yourself? I have and it's works.

Please spread your FUD when I'm not around and you might get away with
it next time.

You likely used a slipstreamed XP SP1 disk with an RTM key, which will work.

Sounds like you are slipping a bit. Are you actually starting to believe
your top posted tagline? You were in my killfile for over a year, I brought
you back once you attained the status of newsgroup clown, but it sounds like
your headed for the bit bucket again.

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[kurttrail]

"By the act of scrolling this post on your computer, and/or printing or
replying to this post, you agree that I am your everlasting Lord &
Saviour. Breach of this term will result in you burning in hell for
ever and ever! Amen!"

kurttrail wrote:

Deon Brewis [MSFT] wrote:

Unfortunately not. SP1 product keys are different from RTM product
keys.

You are so full of sh*t! Have you ever heard of slipstreaming a
service pack to create a new install CD?

As usual, you neglected to read the OP message before responding.
Deon was correct, you cannot use a retail XP SP1 disk with an RTM
non SP1 product key.

And you are guilty of reading more than the OP stated in his post.
Nowhere did the OP state that he had "retail" SP1 disks.

He said that he wanted to do this to "avoid"
downloading the SP1 update which would be required to slip stream a
new installation CD.

There is absolutely no difference in the key algorithm between RTM &
SP1. Have you actually tried to use a RTM Key with SP1 media
yourself? I have and it's works.

Please spread your FUD when I'm not around and you might get away
with
it next time.

You likely used a slipstreamed XP SP1 disk with an RTM key, which
will work.

Sounds like you are slipping a bit. Are you actually starting to
believe your top posted tagline? You were in my killfile for over a
year, I brought you back once you attained the status of newsgroup
clown, but it sounds like your headed for the bit bucket again.

Boo Hoo! But you didn't answer the question. Have you ever tried it
yourself?

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[Mike Brearley]

By the act of scrolling this post on your computer, and/or printing or
replying to this post, you agree that I am your everlasting Lord &
Saviour. Breach of this term will result in you burning in hell for
ever and ever! Amen!"

Apparently not.

Why? Because some moron that puts [MSFT] after their name said so?
Have you even tried it yourself? I have, and I know it works!

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I know I'm a little late on this, but I agree with kurt. There is no
difference between a non sp1 key and an sp1 key. The only difference in the
keys is whether it's OEM or Retail. Using a retail SP1 CD with a key from a
Retail copy of XP purchased before SP1 will work, I've done it.

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Posted 'as is'. If there are any spelling and/or grammar mistakes, they
were a direct result of my fingers and brain not being synchronized or my
lack of caffeine.

Mike Brearley

 

[Alex Nichol]

I have XP installed on 5 of my machines. 4 of the disks
don't have SP1 on them. Can I use the disk with SP1 to re-
install on one machine but use the product number from
the non SP1 disk?

As long as it is the same in other respects (eg Home vs Pro; retail vs
OEM) that should work.