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Marke522 · 08-23-2006, 06:01 PM

If you have an OEM XP disc that was used for your desktop, could you just use that for the notebook, being sure to use the notebook key? Are keys smart enough to know that the key entered does not belong to that disc?

That would give you a clean install, with no preloaded software, and you could also format the partition, giving you more space. I imagine it would most likely void a warrenty if you remove the restore partition, but if the notebook warrenty is expired, then why not?

I don't own a notebook, and I don't know anything about them, but I have a friend who's getting one soon, and this information is very helpful.

Thanks.

08-23-2006, 06:01 PM	#7
Marke522 Member (10 bit) Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kansas USA Posts: 879	If you have an OEM XP disc that was used for your desktop, could you just use that for the notebook, being sure to use the notebook key? Are keys smart enough to know that the key entered does not belong to that disc? That would give you a clean install, with no preloaded software, and you could also format the partition, giving you more space. I imagine it would most likely void a warrenty if you remove the restore partition, but if the notebook warrenty is expired, then why not? I don't own a notebook, and I don't know anything about them, but I have a friend who's getting one soon, and this information is very helpful. Thanks. __________________ ASUS P5PE-VM Mainboard; Intel Core2Duo E6400@2.13 GHz; 2 x 1 GB GSkill DDR 3200 ASUS CD; SONY CD-RW; SONY DVD-ROM; SONY DVD-RW 250 GB SATA WD Caviar; 2 x 320 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 3850 AGP; Enermax Noisetaker 485 watt; Creative SB Live!; 5.1 Logitech X-530's; Windows XP Home SP 3 My Blog. Feel free to comment. Last edited by Marke522; 08-23-2006 at 06:04 PM.