XP Professional

[Guest]

I currently have a 4 year old computer Runninng Windows ME.
I want to purchase Microsoft XP PRO and install it on this computer.

If I buy the full version, can I later install it on a new Bare bones
computer that I build?

I want to build a new Bare bones computer.

Can I install this new copy of XP PRO on the new Computer that I build?
Do I have to Uninstall it from the upgraded ME computer before I install it
on the computer I build?

Thankyou for any and all advice

 

[T. Waters]

1. Yes
2. Yes
3. Legally, you can only install XP on one computer at a time. Microsoft
makes it a bit of a challenge to do otherwise, but not impossible.

 

[T. Waters]

A four-year-old machine is probably not adequate for XP without upgrading.
Take the recommendations in this article and double them for a real-world
minimum:
Windows XP Professional System Requirements
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/upgrading/sysreqs.mspx

 

[Ken Blake]

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I currently have a 4 year old computer Runninng Windows ME.
I want to purchase Microsoft XP PRO and install it on this
computer.

If I buy the full version, can I later install it on a new Bare
bones
computer that I build?

Yes. But be sure it's really a Full retail version, not an OEM
version (which many people confuse with the Full version). An OEM
version's license ties it permanently to the first computer it's
installed on. It can never legally be moved to another computer,
sold, or given away.

I want to build a new Bare bones computer.

Can I install this new copy of XP PRO on the new Computer that
I
build?

If it's not OEM, yes.

Do I have to Uninstall it from the upgraded ME computer before
I
install it on the computer I build?

Yes, according to the letter of the EULA, although you are
unlikely to get into any trouble if you don't literally do it
"before," but soon thereafter.

 

[Guest]

Here are my specs.
OS Name Microsoft Windows
Version 4.90.3000 Build 3000
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name OEMCOMPUTER
System Manufacturer Dell Computer Corporation
System Model L866r
System Type X86-based PC
Processor Pentium(r) III processor GenuineIntel ~864 Mhz
BIOS Version
Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS
Locale United States
Time Zone Pacific Daylight Time
Total Physical Memory 125.51 MB
Available Physical Memory 204.00 KB
Total Virtual Memory 2.00 GB
Available Virtual Memory 1.75 GB
Page File Space 1.88 GB

I think I'll buy the Full version.
I'll add some more memory first before installing.
What do you think of the $199.00 version of XP Pro on Ebay?

 

[T. Waters]

You are right to add memory; it is cheap.
Regarding the XP Pro on EBay:
Is it OEM or Retail?
OEM has limitations you should be aware of. You cannot move it to a whole
new machine within 120 days of doing an Activation without telling a very
elaborate lie to Microsoft. Also, no free support. But significantly
cheaper.
Is this XP Pro being sold by a vendor with an excellent history?
Email the vendor to make sure you will get a Product Key (the most important
part)

 

[T. Waters]

OEM can "illegally" be moved to a new machine.
You will not be persecuted.
Except by your conscience.

 

[Rock]

Here are my specs.
OS Name Microsoft Windows
Version 4.90.3000 Build 3000
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name OEMCOMPUTER
System Manufacturer Dell Computer Corporation
System Model L866r
System Type X86-based PC
Processor Pentium(r) III processor GenuineIntel ~864 Mhz
BIOS Version
Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS
Locale United States
Time Zone Pacific Daylight Time
Total Physical Memory 125.51 MB
Available Physical Memory 204.00 KB
Total Virtual Memory 2.00 GB
Available Virtual Memory 1.75 GB
Page File Space 1.88 GB

I think I'll buy the Full version.
I'll add some more memory first before installing.
What do you think of the $199.00 version of XP Pro on Ebay?

:

Increase the memory to at least 256MB. Don't by on Ebay.

 

[Kelly]

You are scaring me......

--
In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

 

[Michael Stevens]

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You are scaring me......

LOL
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[Kelly]

Thank You! <bw&eg>

--
In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

 

[Al Smith]

OEM can "illegally" be moved to a new machine.

You will not be persecuted.
Except by your conscience.

But your common sense will thank you for it, so it all equals out
in the end.

 

[T. Waters]

Selective conscience is a good thing.
Pleasing the letter of the EULA is not the best use of one's resources.