ramos712

Hello, i just got my processor but thats not the point. i am gonna install windows xp. But its a different cd key from my mom's old laptop that she doesn't use anymore. Does this mean that I can use this cd key that she doesn't use anymore or would i have to buy a new one?

ramos712

Bump?

Taeric

Technically, if it's an OEM key, it can only be used with the original hardware. If it's a retail key, you can use it anywhere as long as you only run one copy at a time. That's not detailed legal advice by any stretch of the imagination, but it's a decent rule of thumb if you want to go by the book.

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lohoutlaw

Once you have Windows. It belongs to you. You can do anything you want with it. (except) running it on 2 PC.
Just tell MS that your HD crashed and reregister it on your new HD.

Anzen

Something like this?

"MS Callcenter, my name is Brenda, how can I help?"
-"I installed Windows XP on another PC, even though it's kind of illegal. But actually it's my HDD's fault, and I needed to reregister it on my new HDD.
"Errr...yes...Lay of the pills, man!"
-"*starts crying* I'm a crook, I'm a thief for installing Windows XP on 2 PCs, and I'm a looser for calling the MS Callcenter!"

Or just ignore MS and install it on 3 PCs! That'll learn 'em!


You can install the OEM version of Windows XP on any computer. Did it with my OEM copy of Windows XP

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lohoutlaw

LOL
Same here. Been running my Gateway copy for almost a year. Although i had to buy another copy because i am build back up my Gateway for my wife.

ramos712

well she doesn't use it so i guess it can work...


Thanks

Andrewchamp

Same here I'm running a oem version.