Re-Activation of Windows XP Professional

[Peter Wyman]

Last week, my wife's computer was fried as a result of a
power surge (phone line). Given the age of the computer,
I've decided to purchase a new model and I have the
option of purchasing the hardware without an operating
system.

My question is this: I have the full OEM version of
Windows XP that was running on the old computer. Now
that it has "gone to meet its maker", can I use that copy
of Windows XP Professional on the new computer, or must I
purchase a new version?

[Bill Yester]

You can still use it. You will have to log on to Microsofts' web site and
reactivate by obtaining a new key code.
"Peter Wyman" > wrote in message
...
> Last week, my wife's computer was fried as a result of a
> power surge (phone line). Given the age of the computer,
> I've decided to purchase a new model and I have the
> option of purchasing the hardware without an operating
> system.
>
> My question is this: I have the full OEM version of
> Windows XP that was running on the old computer. Now
> that it has "gone to meet its maker", can I use that copy
> of Windows XP Professional on the new computer, or must I
> purchase a new version?

[Thorsten Matzner]

"Peter Wyman" > wrote:

>My question is this: I have the full OEM version of
>Windows XP that was running on the old computer. Now
>that it has "gone to meet its maker", can I use that copy
>of Windows XP Professional on the new computer, or must I
>purchase a new version?

Ask the OEM and/or consult the manual for Windows and your old
computer. Some OEM versions are locked and can only be used with the
same hardware with which they were sold.

--
(tm)

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

No, you cannot legitimately re-use that OEM license. OEM
versions, as you know, must be sold with a piece of hardware (normally
a motherboard or hard drive, if not an entire PC, although Microsoft
has greatly relaxed the hardware criteria for WinXP) and are
_permanently_ bound to the first PC on which they are installed. An
OEM license, once installed, is not legally transferable to another
computer under any circumstances. The only legitimate way to transfer
the ownership of an OEM license is to transfer ownership of the entire
PC. This is the best reason to avoid OEM versions; if the PC dies or
is otherwise disposed of (even stolen), you cannot re-use your OEM
license on a new PC.


Bruce Chambers

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"Peter Wyman" > wrote in message
...
> Last week, my wife's computer was fried as a result of a
> power surge (phone line). Given the age of the computer,
> I've decided to purchase a new model and I have the
> option of purchasing the hardware without an operating
> system.
>
> My question is this: I have the full OEM version of
> Windows XP that was running on the old computer. Now
> that it has "gone to meet its maker", can I use that copy
> of Windows XP Professional on the new computer, or must I
> purchase a new version?

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

Wrong. Doing so is a clear violation of the EULA.

Bruce Chambers

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"Bill Yester" > wrote in message
news:nw54b.232996$Oz4.63330@rwcrnsc54...
> You can still use it. You will have to log on to Microsofts' web
site and
> reactivate by obtaining a new key code.

[Bill Yester]

Thanks for the clarification...did'nt realize it was a violation.
"Bruce Chambers" > wrote in message
...
> Greetings --
>
> No, you cannot legitimately re-use that OEM license. OEM
> versions, as you know, must be sold with a piece of hardware (normally
> a motherboard or hard drive, if not an entire PC, although Microsoft
> has greatly relaxed the hardware criteria for WinXP) and are
> _permanently_ bound to the first PC on which they are installed. An
> OEM license, once installed, is not legally transferable to another
> computer under any circumstances. The only legitimate way to transfer
> the ownership of an OEM license is to transfer ownership of the entire
> PC. This is the best reason to avoid OEM versions; if the PC dies or
> is otherwise disposed of (even stolen), you cannot re-use your OEM
> license on a new PC.
>
>
> Bruce Chambers
>
> --
> Help us help you:
> http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
> You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
> having both at once. -- RAH
>
>
> "Peter Wyman" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Last week, my wife's computer was fried as a result of a
> > power surge (phone line). Given the age of the computer,
> > I've decided to purchase a new model and I have the
> > option of purchasing the hardware without an operating
> > system.
> >
> > My question is this: I have the full OEM version of
> > Windows XP that was running on the old computer. Now
> > that it has "gone to meet its maker", can I use that copy
> > of Windows XP Professional on the new computer, or must I
> > purchase a new version?
>
>

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

You're welcome.

Bruce Chambers

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having both at once. -- RAH


"Bill Yester" > wrote in message
et...
> Thanks for the clarification...did'nt realize it was a violation.
> "Bruce Chambers" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Greetings --
> >
> > No, you cannot legitimately re-use that OEM license. OEM
> > versions, as you know, must be sold with a piece of hardware
(normally
> > a motherboard or hard drive, if not an entire PC, although
Microsoft
> > has greatly relaxed the hardware criteria for WinXP) and are
> > _permanently_ bound to the first PC on which they are installed.
An
> > OEM license, once installed, is not legally transferable to
another
> > computer under any circumstances. The only legitimate way to
transfer
> > the ownership of an OEM license is to transfer ownership of the
entire
> > PC. This is the best reason to avoid OEM versions; if the PC dies
or
> > is otherwise disposed of (even stolen), you cannot re-use your OEM
> > license on a new PC.
> >
> >
> > Bruce Chambers
> >
> > --
> > Help us help you:
> > http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> > http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
> >
> > You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
> > having both at once. -- RAH
> >
> >

[Michael Stevens]

Peter Wyman wrote:
> Last week, my wife's computer was fried as a result of a
> power surge (phone line). Given the age of the computer,
> I've decided to purchase a new model and I have the
> option of purchasing the hardware without an operating
> system.
>
> My question is this: I have the full OEM version of
> Windows XP that was running on the old computer. Now
> that it has "gone to meet its maker", can I use that copy
> of Windows XP Professional on the new computer, or must I
> purchase a new version?

You can decide for yourself.
Click on or copy and paste the link below into your web browser address box.
OEM clarification.
http://michaelstevenstech.com/oemeula.htm
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Michael Stevens MS-MVP XP

http://michaelstevenstech.com
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