Hi all...

This question is in regards to the Windows XP license (EULA). My new
computer (Sony Vaio RS420) came with no WinXP cd. It has a utility to
recover the software and operating system (WinXP). I just need to make the
DVD (it has a DVD writer).

The HDD has 2 partitions (and one more hidden where the recovery stuff is).
The c: partition is 13 GB and the d: is 90 GB. I would like to have a single
partition but I don't have a Windows XP cd. The recovery disk will make thew
same 2 partitions that the machine has from the factory. I have the key for
WinXP. It is on a sticker in the back of the machine.

The question: Can I use any WinXP cd with my key on my machine to make the
HDD a single partition, legally ? I know MS won't come knocking on my door
if I do but I'm interested to know if It is within my license's rights. It
makes sense to me that I should, after all I did pay for one license, but I
didn't read past page two in the EULA :-).

Thanks

On Wed, 24 Dec 2003 23:23:48 GMT, "Rodo" wrote:

Hi all...

This question is in regards to the Windows XP license (EULA). My new
computer (Sony Vaio RS420) came with no WinXP cd. It has a utility to
recover the software and operating system (WinXP). I just need to make the
DVD (it has a DVD writer).

The HDD has 2 partitions (and one more hidden where the recovery stuff is).
The c: partition is 13 GB and the d: is 90 GB. I would like to have a single
partition but I don't have a Windows XP cd. The recovery disk will make thew
same 2 partitions that the machine has from the factory. I have the key for
WinXP. It is on a sticker in the back of the machine.

The question: Can I use any WinXP cd with my key on my machine to make the
HDD a single partition, legally ? I know MS won't come knocking on my door
if I do but I'm interested to know if It is within my license's rights. It
makes sense to me that I should, after all I did pay for one license, but I
didn't read past page two in the EULA :-).

Thanks



You might be able to, unless the key is a Sony only key.
On your system, you might find the files to make a setup CD though.

The Sony Windows XP CD Key is more likely an OEM version, since Somy is
providing support and Recovery partition.

Y.

"Gary Tait" wrote in message
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On Wed, 24 Dec 2003 23:23:48 GMT, "Rodo" wrote:

Hi all...

This question is in regards to the Windows XP license (EULA). My new
computer (Sony Vaio RS420) came with no WinXP cd. It has a utility to
recover the software and operating system (WinXP). I just need to make
the
DVD (it has a DVD writer).

The HDD has 2 partitions (and one more hidden where the recovery stuff
is).
The c: partition is 13 GB and the d: is 90 GB. I would like to have a
single
partition but I don't have a Windows XP cd. The recovery disk will make
thew
same 2 partitions that the machine has from the factory. I have the key
for
WinXP. It is on a sticker in the back of the machine.

The question: Can I use any WinXP cd with my key on my machine to make
the
HDD a single partition, legally ? I know MS won't come knocking on my
door
if I do but I'm interested to know if It is within my license's rights.
It
makes sense to me that I should, after all I did pay for one license, but
I
didn't read past page two in the EULA :-).

Thanks



You might be able to, unless the key is a Sony only key.
On your system, you might find the files to make a setup CD though.