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Thread created 04-12-2012 by mpbrown18
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Post #49237934 added 04-12-2012 10:37 AM by mpbrown18 in Archived Deals
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...
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Thread created 04-12-2012 by mpbrown18
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Post #49259808 added 04-13-2012 5:40 AM by Jeffbx in Archived Deals
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....
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Thread created 04-12-2012 by mpbrown18
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Post #49251786 added 04-12-2012 7:50 PM by theinfluencer in Archived Deals
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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Thread created 04-12-2012 by mpbrown18
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Post #49238690 added 04-12-2012 11:02 AM by komondor in Archived Deals
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...
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Thread created 04-12-2012 by mpbrown18
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Post #49238802 added 04-12-2012 11:05 AM by rustynail1978 in Archived Deals
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...
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Thread created 04-12-2012 by mpbrown18
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Post #49240302 added 04-12-2012 11:51 AM by LiquidRetro in Archived Deals
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...
Windows XP License
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Thread created 04-12-2012 by mpbrown18
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Post #49256120 added 04-12-2012 11:11 PM by cavan in Archived Deals
my guess is you power supplys fried http://www.geek.com/forums/topic/new-motherboard-for-a-compaq-persario-5304
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Thread created 04-12-2012 by mpbrown18
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Post #49238830 added 04-12-2012 11:07 AM by menace33 in Archived Deals
You will have to reactivate Windows after the installation but you should be able to use that install disk.
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Thread created 04-12-2012 by mpbrown18
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Post #49243734 added 04-12-2012 1:46 PM by PiratePenguin in Archived Deals
It is against the EULA to install an OEM key OS on a non OEM device.

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