Mike
March 28th 03, 05:06 PM
I've seen several people ( private parties )selling used
copies of XP on E-Bay.
Most say they never installed it ... so O.K.
but..
There are some sellers who say they installed it but
later replaced it with another O.S. Usually XP replaced
with XP Pro. The sellers in these cases claim that it
(the copy of XP) can be sold and re-used since it's no
longer installed on the original or any other computer.
Is this true ? Can I buy a previously installed copy
of XP that is no longer in use and install and activate it
with Microsoft sucessfully?
I've been all over the various Microsoft web-sites,
knoeledge base and such but theres nothing covering re-
activating used copies.
There are a number of these for sale on E-Bay going for
around $50. I have 4 computers at home (wife and kids) so
I'd like to save a few bucks if possible.
Thanks, Mike
copies of XP on E-Bay.
Most say they never installed it ... so O.K.
but..
There are some sellers who say they installed it but
later replaced it with another O.S. Usually XP replaced
with XP Pro. The sellers in these cases claim that it
(the copy of XP) can be sold and re-used since it's no
longer installed on the original or any other computer.
Is this true ? Can I buy a previously installed copy
of XP that is no longer in use and install and activate it
with Microsoft sucessfully?
I've been all over the various Microsoft web-sites,
knoeledge base and such but theres nothing covering re-
activating used copies.
There are a number of these for sale on E-Bay going for
around $50. I have 4 computers at home (wife and kids) so
I'd like to save a few bucks if possible.
Thanks, Mike