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Old 05-08-2007, 08:17 PM   #1
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Opreating system installation

have a Compaq computer with no Operating System installed or CD.
I have the Operating System CD that came with my HP. Can I use the OS CD from the HP and install it on the Compaq?
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Old 05-09-2007, 06:21 AM   #2
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Leagally Nope...OEM cd's can't be transfered to another pc...The cd is also probably coded to only work on an HP.
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