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Moving xp license from old pc to new problems
I have an old pc that I bought with xp preinstalled. The pc is old and
dying so I bought a new pc without xp as I thought I could use the license on the new pc. I did a clean install on the new pc and when it came to entering the key it was rejected. The key was on the panel on the side of the old pc and I double checked it on the old pc by using jellybean finder software. Eventually I used a key code from my work pc just to get the pc working (so that I could transfer data) but of course I can't update and I have the 30 day warning. Why didn't my old pc key work? Now that I've used another key to start the xp working is there a way of correcting this? Would welcome any help.. Peter |
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Moving xp license from old pc to new problems
Doing a google search for "changing the product key" comes up with some
interesting results. -- Don Vancouver, USA "peter" wrote in message ... I have an old pc that I bought with xp preinstalled. The pc is old and dying so I bought a new pc without xp as I thought I could use the license on the new pc. I did a clean install on the new pc and when it came to entering the key it was rejected. The key was on the panel on the side of the old pc and I double checked it on the old pc by using jellybean finder software. Eventually I used a key code from my work pc just to get the pc working (so that I could transfer data) but of course I can't update and I have the 30 day warning. Why didn't my old pc key work? Now that I've used another key to start the xp working is there a way of correcting this? Would welcome any help.. Peter |
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Moving xp license from old pc to new problems
Doing a google search for "changing the product key" comes up with some
interesting results. -- Don Vancouver, USA "peter" wrote in message ... I have an old pc that I bought with xp preinstalled. The pc is old and dying so I bought a new pc without xp as I thought I could use the license on the new pc. I did a clean install on the new pc and when it came to entering the key it was rejected. The key was on the panel on the side of the old pc and I double checked it on the old pc by using jellybean finder software. Eventually I used a key code from my work pc just to get the pc working (so that I could transfer data) but of course I can't update and I have the 30 day warning. Why didn't my old pc key work? Now that I've used another key to start the xp working is there a way of correcting this? Would welcome any help.. Peter |
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Moving xp license from old pc to new problems
peter wrote:
I have an old pc that I bought with xp preinstalled. The pc is old and dying so I bought a new pc without xp as I thought I could use the license on the new pc. I did a clean install on the new pc and when it came to entering the key it was rejected. The key was on the panel on the side of the old pc and I double checked it on the old pc by using jellybean finder software. Eventually I used a key code from my work pc just to get the pc working (so that I could transfer data) but of course I can't update and I have the 30 day warning. Why didn't my old pc key work? Now that I've used another key to start the xp working is there a way of correcting this? Unless your old PC came preinstalled with a Retail version of XP (highly unlikely!!!), it has a non-transferrable OEM license. This means your license to run XP is only for your older PC. |
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Moving xp license from old pc to new problems
peter wrote:
I have an old pc that I bought with xp preinstalled. The pc is old and dying so I bought a new pc without xp as I thought I could use the license on the new pc. I did a clean install on the new pc and when it came to entering the key it was rejected. The key was on the panel on the side of the old pc and I double checked it on the old pc by using jellybean finder software. Eventually I used a key code from my work pc just to get the pc working (so that I could transfer data) but of course I can't update and I have the 30 day warning. Why didn't my old pc key work? Now that I've used another key to start the xp working is there a way of correcting this? Unless your old PC came preinstalled with a Retail version of XP (highly unlikely!!!), it has a non-transferrable OEM license. This means your license to run XP is only for your older PC. |
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Moving xp license from old pc to new problems
peter wrote:
I have an old pc that I bought with xp preinstalled. The pc is old and dying so I bought a new pc without xp as I thought I could use the license on the new pc. I did a clean install on the new pc and when it came to entering the key it was rejected. The key was on the panel on the side of the old pc and I double checked it on the old pc by using jellybean finder software. Eventually I used a key code from my work pc just to get the pc working (so that I could transfer data) but of course I can't update and I have the 30 day warning. Why didn't my old pc key work? Now that I've used another key to start the xp working is there a way of correcting this? By your own admission, you have an OEM license for WinXP from the defunct machine. An OEM version must be sold with a piece of hardware (normally a motherboard or hard drive, if not an entire PC) and is _permanently_ bound to the first PC on which it's installed. An OEM license, once installed, is not legally transferable to another computer under _any_ circumstances. You'll need to purchase a new WinXP license for the new computer. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot |
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Moving xp license from old pc to new problems
peter wrote:
I have an old pc that I bought with xp preinstalled. The pc is old and dying so I bought a new pc without xp as I thought I could use the license on the new pc. I did a clean install on the new pc and when it came to entering the key it was rejected. The key was on the panel on the side of the old pc and I double checked it on the old pc by using jellybean finder software. Eventually I used a key code from my work pc just to get the pc working (so that I could transfer data) but of course I can't update and I have the 30 day warning. Why didn't my old pc key work? Now that I've used another key to start the xp working is there a way of correcting this? By your own admission, you have an OEM license for WinXP from the defunct machine. An OEM version must be sold with a piece of hardware (normally a motherboard or hard drive, if not an entire PC) and is _permanently_ bound to the first PC on which it's installed. An OEM license, once installed, is not legally transferable to another computer under _any_ circumstances. You'll need to purchase a new WinXP license for the new computer. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot |
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At this moment you do not own a valid XP license for the new computer, since
OEM licenses are non-transferrable. You have several choices: But, first, copy all important data to an external hard drive (and/or DVDs). You might also want to use the documents and settings transfer wizard to make a copy of settings (not documents). And, just in case of even more problems, I would recommend making a manual copy of your favorites, email, etc. Then, (1) Use an existing XP retail CD, if you own one, to do a "repair" install. When asked for product key information, use the new one. Unlike an OEM CD, activation should be permitted, since a retail license can be moved from PC to PC, so long as it is only installed on one at a time. Of course, this presumes (a) you have a retail CD, (b) you are willing to use it on the new PC, instead of whatever PC it is currently installed upon. (2) Buy a new full retail license (i.e., CD in unopened box) and do a "repair install". (around $200 for XP home) (3) Buy a new OEM license and do a "clean" install on the new PC. Then, transfer back setting and personal files, and re-install all other software. Caution, "clean" means format first, install second. Of course, this might be a good time to consider pre-partitioning the hard drive to separate your personal files form XP+programs. Plan on installing XP and programs on C:\ and keep your data on D:\. (around $90 for XP home) (4) Forget Windows and download and install one of several free LINUX distributions, such a Ubuntu, Suse, etc. http://www.thefreecountry.com/operat...ibutions.shtml All can recognize external USB and firewire hard drives, DVDs, etc. And most can read NTFS-formatted partitions (likely on a large external hard drive used with XP). All will read FAT32 formatted partitions. (5) Contact the old PC maker and ask about getting a new motherboard from them. If they are (a) still in business, (b) willing to support you, then they might sell you a motherboard that is compatible with the license from the old PC. Basically, pre-installed licenses are usually tied to the BIOS of the motherboard, which is fairly unique to a given brand and model. (cost unknown; also, at best you will have an old PC that works again) (6) Get a MAC. (only half serious; expensive, but will work out of the box) "peter" wrote in message ... I have an old pc that I bought with xp preinstalled. The pc is old and dying so I bought a new pc without xp as I thought I could use the license on the new pc. I did a clean install on the new pc and when it came to entering the key it was rejected. The key was on the panel on the side of the old pc and I double checked it on the old pc by using jellybean finder software. Eventually I used a key code from my work pc just to get the pc working (so that I could transfer data) but of course I can't update and I have the 30 day warning. Why didn't my old pc key work? Now that I've used another key to start the xp working is there a way of correcting this? Would welcome any help.. Peter |
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Moving xp license from old pc to new problems
At this moment you do not own a valid XP license for the new computer, since
OEM licenses are non-transferrable. You have several choices: But, first, copy all important data to an external hard drive (and/or DVDs). You might also want to use the documents and settings transfer wizard to make a copy of settings (not documents). And, just in case of even more problems, I would recommend making a manual copy of your favorites, email, etc. Then, (1) Use an existing XP retail CD, if you own one, to do a "repair" install. When asked for product key information, use the new one. Unlike an OEM CD, activation should be permitted, since a retail license can be moved from PC to PC, so long as it is only installed on one at a time. Of course, this presumes (a) you have a retail CD, (b) you are willing to use it on the new PC, instead of whatever PC it is currently installed upon. (2) Buy a new full retail license (i.e., CD in unopened box) and do a "repair install". (around $200 for XP home) (3) Buy a new OEM license and do a "clean" install on the new PC. Then, transfer back setting and personal files, and re-install all other software. Caution, "clean" means format first, install second. Of course, this might be a good time to consider pre-partitioning the hard drive to separate your personal files form XP+programs. Plan on installing XP and programs on C:\ and keep your data on D:\. (around $90 for XP home) (4) Forget Windows and download and install one of several free LINUX distributions, such a Ubuntu, Suse, etc. http://www.thefreecountry.com/operat...ibutions.shtml All can recognize external USB and firewire hard drives, DVDs, etc. And most can read NTFS-formatted partitions (likely on a large external hard drive used with XP). All will read FAT32 formatted partitions. (5) Contact the old PC maker and ask about getting a new motherboard from them. If they are (a) still in business, (b) willing to support you, then they might sell you a motherboard that is compatible with the license from the old PC. Basically, pre-installed licenses are usually tied to the BIOS of the motherboard, which is fairly unique to a given brand and model. (cost unknown; also, at best you will have an old PC that works again) (6) Get a MAC. (only half serious; expensive, but will work out of the box) "peter" wrote in message ... I have an old pc that I bought with xp preinstalled. The pc is old and dying so I bought a new pc without xp as I thought I could use the license on the new pc. I did a clean install on the new pc and when it came to entering the key it was rejected. The key was on the panel on the side of the old pc and I double checked it on the old pc by using jellybean finder software. Eventually I used a key code from my work pc just to get the pc working (so that I could transfer data) but of course I can't update and I have the 30 day warning. Why didn't my old pc key work? Now that I've used another key to start the xp working is there a way of correcting this? Would welcome any help.. Peter |
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"peter" wrote in message ... I have an old pc that I bought with xp preinstalled. The pc is old and dying so I bought a new pc without xp as I thought I could use the license on the new pc. I did a clean install on the new pc and when it came to entering the key it was rejected. The key was on the panel on the side of the old pc and I double checked it on the old pc by using jellybean finder software. Eventually I used a key code from my work pc just to get the pc working (so that I could transfer data) but of course I can't update and I have the 30 day warning. Why didn't my old pc key work? Now that I've used another key to start the xp working is there a way of correcting this? Would welcome any help.. Peter Your old key didn't work because it was an OEM key, and you didn't use an OEM disk to install. The key and the disk type have to match. OEM licenses are not transferable from system to system; they live and die on the first system they are installed to. You correct this by doing a repair install with the matching keys and disk. HTH -pk |
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Moving xp license from old pc to new problems
"peter" wrote in message ... I have an old pc that I bought with xp preinstalled. The pc is old and dying so I bought a new pc without xp as I thought I could use the license on the new pc. I did a clean install on the new pc and when it came to entering the key it was rejected. The key was on the panel on the side of the old pc and I double checked it on the old pc by using jellybean finder software. Eventually I used a key code from my work pc just to get the pc working (so that I could transfer data) but of course I can't update and I have the 30 day warning. Why didn't my old pc key work? Now that I've used another key to start the xp working is there a way of correcting this? Would welcome any help.. Peter Your old key didn't work because it was an OEM key, and you didn't use an OEM disk to install. The key and the disk type have to match. OEM licenses are not transferable from system to system; they live and die on the first system they are installed to. You correct this by doing a repair install with the matching keys and disk. HTH -pk |
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On 1 June, 01:42, "Patrick Keenan" wrote:
"peter" wrote in message ... I have an old pc that I bought with xp preinstalled. The pc is old and dying so I bought a new pc without xp as I thought I could use the license on the new pc. I did a clean install on the new pc and when it came to entering the key it was rejected. The key was on the panel on the side of the old pc and I double checked it on the old pc by using jellybean finder software. Eventually I used a key code from my work pc just to get the pc working (so that I could transfer data) but of course I can't update and I have the 30 day warning. Why didn't my old pc key work? Now that I've used another key to start the xp working is there a way of correcting this? Would welcome any help.. Peter Your old key didn't work because it was an OEM key, and you didn't use an OEM disk to install. * The key and the disk type have to match. OEM licenses are not transferable from system to system; they live and die on the first system they are installed to. You correct this by doing a repair install with the matching keys and disk. HTH -pk- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Thanks to all for your replies. |
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Moving xp license from old pc to new problems
On 1 June, 01:42, "Patrick Keenan" wrote:
"peter" wrote in message ... I have an old pc that I bought with xp preinstalled. The pc is old and dying so I bought a new pc without xp as I thought I could use the license on the new pc. I did a clean install on the new pc and when it came to entering the key it was rejected. The key was on the panel on the side of the old pc and I double checked it on the old pc by using jellybean finder software. Eventually I used a key code from my work pc just to get the pc working (so that I could transfer data) but of course I can't update and I have the 30 day warning. Why didn't my old pc key work? Now that I've used another key to start the xp working is there a way of correcting this? Would welcome any help.. Peter Your old key didn't work because it was an OEM key, and you didn't use an OEM disk to install. * The key and the disk type have to match. OEM licenses are not transferable from system to system; they live and die on the first system they are installed to. You correct this by doing a repair install with the matching keys and disk. HTH -pk- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Thanks to all for your replies. |
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