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23rd Jul 2007, 06:22
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My Dell computer is scapped but can I now buy new machine and load the original Windows XP Pro onto it, the CD has OEM cde. I do not want another Dell necessarily, can I reactivate the CD key and save myself buying pre-loaded software?
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23rd Jul 2007, 06:25
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Nope, it will only be a legal copy on the machine it was originally on
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23rd Jul 2007, 06:36
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Dell discs are only valid on Dell machines.
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23rd Jul 2007, 06:43
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If you find a place that will help you trade up from xp pro to vista business it will work though, I know from experience
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23rd Jul 2007, 06:58
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To be fair if you rip the licence off the Dell case and throw out the old PC you are allowed to pass the licence on, i think.
This is because the licence is not being used on two PCs, it is being transferred. But, legally that licence can only be used on another Dell machine, I am pretty sure it won't activate on another brand. |
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23rd Jul 2007, 07:15
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23rd Jul 2007, 08:10
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It can work. When the only XP home disc I had was a Dell one I loaded it onto a new build intending to use a new key at activation. I was surprised when activation was allowed. I have since sold the computer but with it's own copy of XP pro on it. However just because it activates, doesn't mean it's legal.
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9th Jan 2008, 12:08
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Just to say that I bought emachine and loaded the XP pro on it and it works a treat.
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