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Transferring XP from old PC - new problem
In an earlier post I asked if I could transfer my XP license from my
old pc to my new one. A number of people kindly explained that the original XP was OEM and so I couldn't do it. In my original post I said that in order to get the new PC to start I entered the XP code from my work PC (with the idea of transferring the old XP code, or buying a new license). However..; Whereas I used to get the warning message saying that WMP11 couldn't be installed as WGA detected my XP wasn't licenced, suddenly the warning has gone and SP3 installs and so does WMP11! Normally this wouldn't appear to be a problem, but does it mean that my work PC will start having problems as my new PC has the license now? Would appreciate any comments. Peter |
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Transferring XP from old PC - new problem
MS may at some stage decide that the key has been pirated, then put a block
on that key (both PC's) "peter" wrote in message ... In an earlier post I asked if I could transfer my XP license from my old pc to my new one. A number of people kindly explained that the original XP was OEM and so I couldn't do it. In my original post I said that in order to get the new PC to start I entered the XP code from my work PC (with the idea of transferring the old XP code, or buying a new license). However..; Whereas I used to get the warning message saying that WMP11 couldn't be installed as WGA detected my XP wasn't licenced, suddenly the warning has gone and SP3 installs and so does WMP11! Normally this wouldn't appear to be a problem, but does it mean that my work PC will start having problems as my new PC has the license now? Would appreciate any comments. Peter |
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Transferring XP from old PC - new problem
MS may at some stage decide that the key has been pirated, then put a block
on that key (both PC's) "peter" wrote in message ... In an earlier post I asked if I could transfer my XP license from my old pc to my new one. A number of people kindly explained that the original XP was OEM and so I couldn't do it. In my original post I said that in order to get the new PC to start I entered the XP code from my work PC (with the idea of transferring the old XP code, or buying a new license). However..; Whereas I used to get the warning message saying that WMP11 couldn't be installed as WGA detected my XP wasn't licenced, suddenly the warning has gone and SP3 installs and so does WMP11! Normally this wouldn't appear to be a problem, but does it mean that my work PC will start having problems as my new PC has the license now? Would appreciate any comments. Peter |
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Transferring XP from old PC - new problem
peter wrote:
In an earlier post I asked if I could transfer my XP license from my old pc to my new one. A number of people kindly explained that the original XP was OEM and so I couldn't do it. In my original post I said that in order to get the new PC to start I entered the XP code from my work PC (with the idea of transferring the old XP code, or buying a new license). However..; Whereas I used to get the warning message saying that WMP11 couldn't be installed as WGA detected my XP wasn't licenced, suddenly the warning has gone and SP3 installs and so does WMP11! Normally this wouldn't appear to be a problem, but does it mean that my work PC will start having problems as my new PC has the license now? Would appreciate any comments. Are you looking for a moral reason not to go ahead with your original plan - or for a technical reason you should? -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html |
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Transferring XP from old PC - new problem
peter wrote:
In an earlier post I asked if I could transfer my XP license from my old pc to my new one. A number of people kindly explained that the original XP was OEM and so I couldn't do it. In my original post I said that in order to get the new PC to start I entered the XP code from my work PC (with the idea of transferring the old XP code, or buying a new license). However..; Whereas I used to get the warning message saying that WMP11 couldn't be installed as WGA detected my XP wasn't licenced, suddenly the warning has gone and SP3 installs and so does WMP11! Normally this wouldn't appear to be a problem, but does it mean that my work PC will start having problems as my new PC has the license now? Would appreciate any comments. Are you looking for a moral reason not to go ahead with your original plan - or for a technical reason you should? -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html |
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Transferring XP from old PC - new problem
"peter" wrote in message
... In an earlier post I asked if I could transfer my XP license from my old pc to my new one. A number of people kindly explained that the original XP was OEM and so I couldn't do it. In my original post I said that in order to get the new PC to start I entered the XP code from my work PC (with the idea of transferring the old XP code, or buying a new license). However..; Whereas I used to get the warning message saying that WMP11 couldn't be installed as WGA detected my XP wasn't licenced, suddenly the warning has gone and SP3 installs and so does WMP11! Normally this wouldn't appear to be a problem, but does it mean that my work PC will start having problems as my new PC has the license now? Yes, it would mean that, the next time you do anything - such as checking for updates - that requires WGA to run. The only exception to this is if your work key is a Volume License Agreement version. HTH -pk Would appreciate any comments. Peter |
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Transferring XP from old PC - new problem
"peter" wrote in message
... In an earlier post I asked if I could transfer my XP license from my old pc to my new one. A number of people kindly explained that the original XP was OEM and so I couldn't do it. In my original post I said that in order to get the new PC to start I entered the XP code from my work PC (with the idea of transferring the old XP code, or buying a new license). However..; Whereas I used to get the warning message saying that WMP11 couldn't be installed as WGA detected my XP wasn't licenced, suddenly the warning has gone and SP3 installs and so does WMP11! Normally this wouldn't appear to be a problem, but does it mean that my work PC will start having problems as my new PC has the license now? Yes, it would mean that, the next time you do anything - such as checking for updates - that requires WGA to run. The only exception to this is if your work key is a Volume License Agreement version. HTH -pk Would appreciate any comments. Peter |
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Transferring XP from old PC - new problem
On 4 June, 18:07, "Patrick Keenan" wrote:
"peter" wrote in message ... In an earlier post I asked if I could transfer my XP license from my old pc to my new one. A number of people kindly explained that the original XP was OEM and so I couldn't do it. In my original post I said that in order to get the new PC to start I entered the XP code from my work PC (with the idea of transferring the old XP code, or buying a new license). However..; Whereas I used to get the warning message saying that WMP11 couldn't be installed as WGA detected my XP wasn't licenced, suddenly the warning has gone and SP3 installs and so does WMP11! Normally this wouldn't appear to be a problem, but does it mean that my work PC will start having problems as my new PC has the license now? Yes, it would mean that, the next time you do anything - such as checking for updates - that requires WGA to run. The only exception to this is if your work key is a Volume License Agreement version. HTH -pk Would appreciate any comments. Peter- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - So how do I stop both PCs becoming blocked and let my work PC update normally and allow me to pay for a license for the new PC (without having to install windows again)? Peter |
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Transferring XP from old PC - new problem
On 4 June, 18:07, "Patrick Keenan" wrote:
"peter" wrote in message ... In an earlier post I asked if I could transfer my XP license from my old pc to my new one. A number of people kindly explained that the original XP was OEM and so I couldn't do it. In my original post I said that in order to get the new PC to start I entered the XP code from my work PC (with the idea of transferring the old XP code, or buying a new license). However..; Whereas I used to get the warning message saying that WMP11 couldn't be installed as WGA detected my XP wasn't licenced, suddenly the warning has gone and SP3 installs and so does WMP11! Normally this wouldn't appear to be a problem, but does it mean that my work PC will start having problems as my new PC has the license now? Yes, it would mean that, the next time you do anything - such as checking for updates - that requires WGA to run. The only exception to this is if your work key is a Volume License Agreement version. HTH -pk Would appreciate any comments. Peter- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - So how do I stop both PCs becoming blocked and let my work PC update normally and allow me to pay for a license for the new PC (without having to install windows again)? Peter |
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Transferring XP from old PC - new problem
peter wrote:
So how do I stop both PCs becoming blocked and let my work PC update normally and allow me to pay for a license for the new PC (without having to install windows again)? Get the new license, change the product key on the machine to the new product key, activate it. -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html |
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Transferring XP from old PC - new problem
peter wrote:
So how do I stop both PCs becoming blocked and let my work PC update normally and allow me to pay for a license for the new PC (without having to install windows again)? Get the new license, change the product key on the machine to the new product key, activate it. -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html |
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Transferring XP from old PC - new problem
"peter" wrote in message
... On 4 June, 18:07, "Patrick Keenan" wrote: "peter" wrote in message ... In an earlier post I asked if I could transfer my XP license from my old pc to my new one. A number of people kindly explained that the original XP was OEM and so I couldn't do it. In my original post I said that in order to get the new PC to start I entered the XP code from my work PC (with the idea of transferring the old XP code, or buying a new license). However..; Whereas I used to get the warning message saying that WMP11 couldn't be installed as WGA detected my XP wasn't licenced, suddenly the warning has gone and SP3 installs and so does WMP11! Normally this wouldn't appear to be a problem, but does it mean that my work PC will start having problems as my new PC has the license now? Yes, it would mean that, the next time you do anything - such as checking for updates - that requires WGA to run. The only exception to this is if your work key is a Volume License Agreement version. HTH -pk Would appreciate any comments. Peter- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - So how do I stop both PCs becoming blocked and let my work PC update normally and allow me to pay for a license for the new PC (without having to install windows again)? The same way you changed the install key previously. Get a valid license and use the key-change tools. When your work PC fails WGA, you may need to phone and explain that you've fixed the problem. Peter |
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Transferring XP from old PC - new problem
"peter" wrote in message
... On 4 June, 18:07, "Patrick Keenan" wrote: "peter" wrote in message ... In an earlier post I asked if I could transfer my XP license from my old pc to my new one. A number of people kindly explained that the original XP was OEM and so I couldn't do it. In my original post I said that in order to get the new PC to start I entered the XP code from my work PC (with the idea of transferring the old XP code, or buying a new license). However..; Whereas I used to get the warning message saying that WMP11 couldn't be installed as WGA detected my XP wasn't licenced, suddenly the warning has gone and SP3 installs and so does WMP11! Normally this wouldn't appear to be a problem, but does it mean that my work PC will start having problems as my new PC has the license now? Yes, it would mean that, the next time you do anything - such as checking for updates - that requires WGA to run. The only exception to this is if your work key is a Volume License Agreement version. HTH -pk Would appreciate any comments. Peter- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - So how do I stop both PCs becoming blocked and let my work PC update normally and allow me to pay for a license for the new PC (without having to install windows again)? The same way you changed the install key previously. Get a valid license and use the key-change tools. When your work PC fails WGA, you may need to phone and explain that you've fixed the problem. Peter |
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