Can I transfer my OS?
Started by
dudemanguy
, Jan 18 2008 03:07 AM
#1
Posted 18 January 2008 - 03:07 AM
#2
Posted 18 January 2008 - 05:35 PM
OEM licences legally live and die with the machine they're stuck on - in your case, the laptop. Microsoft licences are distributed on the basis of one machine, one licence. Site licences (with appropriate obscene price tags) are available.
#3
Posted 18 January 2008 - 05:41 PM
Hello,
When windows XP is installed on a machine it creates a unique number based on the hardware and that copy of XP.
This number is stored by Microsoft when the product is activated.
So if you install that copy of XP on a new machine you will not be able to activate it.
You can only use XP for 30 days with out activating it through Microsoft.
Thank you.
When windows XP is installed on a machine it creates a unique number based on the hardware and that copy of XP.
This number is stored by Microsoft when the product is activated.
So if you install that copy of XP on a new machine you will not be able to activate it.
You can only use XP for 30 days with out activating it through Microsoft.
Thank you.
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