Window XP Pro Help Plz!!!

boxster2005 · 12-28-2007, 08:58 PM

My desktop computer's motherboard died and I'm planning to get a new computer; however, i have window xp installed in that computer. How do i reuse that window xp in my new computer? Is it even possible?

Thanks

StrangleHold · 12-28-2007, 08:59 PM

Is this a OEM XP that came with a Dell or HP or someother

boxster2005 · 12-28-2007, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by StrangleHold

Is this a OEM XP that came with a Dell or HP or someother

It's a OEM version window xp professional and my desktop is a customize

boxster2005 · 12-29-2007, 08:12 AM

help plz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[-0MEGA-] · 12-29-2007, 08:27 AM

If you purchased XP separately and you have the disc, then you can use that to install Windows on your new computer. However if you don't have the installation disc, then you can't copy the OS files over to the new computer, and you are most likely out of luck.

boxster2005 · 12-29-2007, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by [-0MEGA-]

If you purchased XP separately and you have the disc, then you can use that to install Windows on your new computer. However if you don't have the installation disc, then you can't copy the OS files over to the new computer, and you are most likely out of luck.

I have the installation disc, but it only allows me to install the xp into one computer. I cant install the xp into my new computer even if i reformatted the computer in which the xp was installed in.

cannouu · 12-29-2007, 10:44 PM

maybe, if you have a windows xp professional w/sp2 it will count down activation. but if you have windows xp professional w/o sp2 it will not ask for activation, but you'll have to turn off automatic updates.

peace, from ya 14 year old system builder

Tomdarkness · 12-29-2007, 10:46 PM

I have installed Windows XP using a OEM license on new computers without any issues as long as you have the installation disk.

boxster2005 · 12-29-2007, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Tomdarkness

I have installed Windows XP using a OEM license on new computers without any issues as long as you have the installation disk.

did u installed window xp on another system or it is a brand new OEM window xp that you just purchased and have never installled it to a computer yet? I thought OEM window xp can only be installed into one computer and this is why it doesnt work for me.

StrangleHold · 12-29-2007, 11:40 PM

Is it a Over the shelf OEM or one that came with a compter like Dell. If you bought the OEM yourself, install it on the new computer as long as it is still not on the old computer. If it doesnt Validate call microsoft and tell them the computer got kicked down a flight of stairs and you had to rebuild most of it. Just dont install it on more than one computer.

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boxster2005 New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10	Window XP Pro Help Plz!!! My desktop computer's motherboard died and I'm planning to get a new computer; however, i have window xp installed in that computer. How do i reuse that window xp in my new computer? Is it even possible? Thanks

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StrangleHold Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In a realm of unknown Wonders Posts: 6,836	Is this a OEM XP that came with a Dell or HP or someother __________________ NZXT Apollo Athlon 64 X2 5600+ Gigabyte GA MA770 DS3 G Skill DDR2 800 2gb PNY 8800GT Spinpoint F1 500gb. Too bad stupidity isn't painful.

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[-0MEGA-] Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 19 Posts: 26,404	If you purchased XP separately and you have the disc, then you can use that to install Windows on your new computer. However if you don't have the installation disc, then you can't copy the OS files over to the new computer, and you are most likely out of luck. __________________ Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3.83GHz Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L ATI HD 3870 GDDR4 @ (840/2332) 4GB (2x 2GB) DDR2-850 500GB SATAII HD w/16MB SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 11593

12-29-2007, 11:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
StrangleHold Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In a realm of unknown Wonders Posts: 6,836	Is it a Over the shelf OEM or one that came with a compter like Dell. If you bought the OEM yourself, install it on the new computer as long as it is still not on the old computer. If it doesnt Validate call microsoft and tell them the computer got kicked down a flight of stairs and you had to rebuild most of it. Just dont install it on more than one computer. __________________ NZXT Apollo Athlon 64 X2 5600+ Gigabyte GA MA770 DS3 G Skill DDR2 800 2gb PNY 8800GT Spinpoint F1 500gb. Too bad stupidity isn't painful.

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12-29-2007, 08:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
boxster2005 New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10	help plz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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cannouu New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 23	maybe, if you have a windows xp professional w/sp2 it will count down activation. but if you have windows xp professional w/o sp2 it will not ask for activation, but you'll have to turn off automatic updates. peace, from ya 14 year old system builder

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Tomdarkness Silver Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 103	I have installed Windows XP using a OEM license on new computers without any issues as long as you have the installation disk.

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