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04-12-2012, 10:37 AM
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Windows XP License
I have a computer that's pretty much done. I think the mobo is fried so that being said I want to replace pretty much everything. I have a windows XP install disc, can I use the serial key that is on my computer right now with the new parts or is that considered some type of fraud. The computer is an old compaq (maybe 6 years old). Roughly I think the only thing I'm going to keep is the DVD drive since it's sata, I'm planning on changing the mobo, hard drive, memory, processor and power supply. And of course a new OS.
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04-12-2012, 11:02 AM
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technically no, the copy of XP you have came with the Compaq PC and is tied to the motherboard so to speak. In reality no one is going to care the disk and key may not work together but if they do just go for it.
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04-12-2012, 11:05 AM
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Most likely you'll have to call microsoft to activate your windows. Just tell them your MB died and you're replacing it. They might just activate it for you since XP is old and they probably don't care about it any longer, but they might try to push you towards buying a new OS by not letting you activate your old XP. XP is almost out of life cycle now as it is.
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04-12-2012, 11:07 AM
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You will have to reactivate Windows after the installation but you should be able to use that install disk.
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04-12-2012, 11:51 AM
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Won't he have to install from an OEM disk to make his OEM key, work? A retail disk won't work I think.
Post #2 is correct license wise. Honestly I would buy windows 7. XP was a great OS, but its really not anymore. It still has quite a few security problems, it wont be receiving updates here in less than a year. It lacks much of the security of 7. Also your new machine will probably have a minimum of 4gb of ram, so your old 32bit XP (assuming) wont be able to use all of it. Yes buying 7 will cost some money, but you will can buy the OEM version with no trouble and its worth it. Vague questions receive vague answers . . . . . .
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04-12-2012, 01:46 PM
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It is against the EULA to install an OEM key OS on a non OEM device.
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04-12-2012, 07:50 PM
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Compaq versions of OS are for that PC only and the same would hold true for Dell,HP,Lenovo version of an OS.
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04-12-2012, 11:11 PM
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04-13-2012, 05:40 AM
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IF the license came with your computer (Compaq OEM), then posts 2, 5, 6 and 7 are correct.
IF you have a retail license that you bought separately from the computer, then posts 3 & 4 are correct. XP will be completely EOL (End Of Life) on April 8th, 2014. |
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