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Toolman35 · 01-31-2006, 05:59 PM

I have a origional copy of xp which I bought and wanted to put it on another machine when I build it. I have heard that microsoft has a block or something on this, is that true? Do i have to purchase a copy for each computer ?
next "Q". When I installed xp on this machine I did it over win98se. How do I do a new install with only xp?
thanks

doctorgonzo · 01-31-2006, 06:11 PM

Yes, you have to buy a copy for each computer. Installing one copy on multiple computers is not allowed.

To do a new install, I would simply insert the CD again and do a new install. Make sure you do a new install, not a repair install. Delete the Windows partition and reformat.

Toolman35 · 01-31-2006, 08:21 PM

Really?? If I build me a decent gaming machine and give this pc to my daughter (who lives at home) i have to purchase another copy of xp?
Microsoft will not let you run it on 2 pc's at one time or just never register it to another pc?
I guess since alot of people shared earlier versions of winws microsoft is getting some of their money back.

Brad- · 01-31-2006, 08:46 PM

yep...1 to 1.

now...if you uninstalled it or trashed your old HD or something...then you should be ok...i think.

Toolman35 · 01-31-2006, 08:59 PM

If that is the case I could just put 98se on this one or buy the upgrade to xp and should be good to go.
Does anyone know for sure? If I uninstall it from one can I put it on another and be ok?

doctorgonzo · 01-31-2006, 09:20 PM

Yes, you can move it to a different computer if you uninstall it from the original. You just can't have it on more than one computer at a time.

Toolman35 · 01-31-2006, 10:10 PM

OK. I guess that's the way it is then. I sure hate to go back to 98, guess I will upgrade this one.

Thanks.

kev7555 · 02-01-2006, 12:22 AM

Yes, when you install XP on the second machine you must call Microsoft (the number to call will be displayed when you try to activate) and you must explain to them that XP has been removed from one machine and is installed on only one machine. they will then give you a new installation ID to type in and XP will activate.

-Kev

Toolman35 · 02-01-2006, 12:29 AM

thanks kev.

mjkovis · 02-01-2006, 12:59 AM

You can purchase an OEM version of Windows XP Home for only $99.99 at Newegg or you can do a Froogle search for it to find it even cheaper. There is really no difference in XP pro and Home except for business utilities that your daughter would most likely not use.

AK

jayb1234 · 02-01-2006, 01:56 AM

The OEM version Of XP is actually cheaper than the upgrade version.

01-31-2006, 05:59 PM	#1
Toolman35 Member (9 bit) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: ky Posts: 375	installin xp... I have a origional copy of xp which I bought and wanted to put it on another machine when I build it. I have heard that microsoft has a block or something on this, is that true? Do i have to purchase a copy for each computer ? next "Q". When I installed xp on this machine I did it over win98se. How do I do a new install with only xp? thanks Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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doctorgonzo Professional gadfly Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 6,364	Yes, you have to buy a copy for each computer. Installing one copy on multiple computers is not allowed. To do a new install, I would simply insert the CD again and do a new install. Make sure you do a new install, not a repair install. Delete the Windows partition and reformat. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-31-2006, 08:21 PM	#3
Toolman35 Member (9 bit) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: ky Posts: 375	Really?? If I build me a decent gaming machine and give this pc to my daughter (who lives at home) i have to purchase another copy of xp? Microsoft will not let you run it on 2 pc's at one time or just never register it to another pc? I guess since alot of people shared earlier versions of winws microsoft is getting some of their money back. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-31-2006, 08:46 PM	#4
Brad- Member (6 bit) Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 40	yep...1 to 1. now...if you uninstalled it or trashed your old HD or something...then you should be ok...i think. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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Toolman35 Member (9 bit) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: ky Posts: 375	If that is the case I could just put 98se on this one or buy the upgrade to xp and should be good to go. Does anyone know for sure? If I uninstall it from one can I put it on another and be ok? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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01-31-2006, 09:20 PM	#6
doctorgonzo Professional gadfly Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 6,364	Yes, you can move it to a different computer if you uninstall it from the original. You just can't have it on more than one computer at a time. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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Toolman35 Member (9 bit) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: ky Posts: 375	OK. I guess that's the way it is then. I sure hate to go back to 98, guess I will upgrade this one. Thanks. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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kev7555 brewer, mostly... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Laying on the floor, in the brewery Posts: 1,315	Yes, when you install XP on the second machine you must call Microsoft (the number to call will be displayed when you try to activate) and you must explain to them that XP has been removed from one machine and is installed on only one machine. they will then give you a new installation ID to type in and XP will activate. -Kev Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Symantec-free zone. To stay malware free: AVG antivirus/antispyware, Malwarebytes anti malware, Commodo Pro free firewall, ccleaner, Windows updates. or.... just install Linux Too many computers in this house to list. They are all my builds, some AMD some Intel...

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mjkovis I don't computer. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ellisville, MO Posts: 1,561	You can purchase an OEM version of Windows XP Home for only $99.99 at Newegg or you can do a Froogle search for it to find it even cheaper. There is really no difference in XP pro and Home except for business utilities that your daughter would most likely not use. AK Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Gaming Rig - ASUS A8N-SLi Deluxe :: AMD 64 X2 4600+ :: 3GB Corsair XMS PC-3200 ASUS GeForce GTX 560 (Fermi) 1GB :: SB Xi-Fi Fatal1ty Pro 500GB WD Black :: Sony DVD-ROM :: Plextor 716SA DVD/RW OS - WinXP Pro :: Powered by - Enermax 535W PSU ASUS G60JX Laptop - Intel Core i5 M430 :: 4GB DDR3 NVIDIA GeForce GTS 360M 1GB :: 500GB SATA HD (7200) OS - Win7 Home Premium 64-bit

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