Thanks
new cpu and MB old hd
#1
Posted 09 November 2009 - 03:56 PM
Thanks
#2
Posted 09 November 2009 - 04:57 PM
Windows Repair: http://www.geekstogo...ws-XP-t138.html
#3
Posted 09 November 2009 - 05:14 PM
#4
Posted 09 November 2009 - 05:23 PM
Thanks for the replies.
The hd is a Seagate from my Dell Dimension. I am no longer using the Dell so will I be able to use the same version of XP I got with the computer? Or should I buy Vista or 7?
I am trying to do this inexpensive right now. I have no problem upgrading later.
Thanks
#5
Posted 09 November 2009 - 05:35 PM
The Dell installation is a OEM installation.
Original Equipment Manufacturer which means that installation is forever married to the original Motherboard. By changing that according to Microsoft's EULA you would need to format and install a new XP on it to be legal.
I would suggest Windows 7 to be honest if you are going to upgrade anyway.
Home Version is what most users will need unless you need the extra security offered by Pro or Ultimate.
#6
Posted 09 November 2009 - 06:34 PM
#7
Posted 09 November 2009 - 06:37 PM
This is not really true. There are caveats involved.Original Equipment Manufacturer which means that installation is forever married to the original Motherboard. By changing that according to Microsoft's EULA you would need to format and install a new XP on it to be legal.
From the MS OEM EULA Q/A....
Basically, if you replace the motherboard because it's defective, you can legally use the XP license. The EULA doesn't state you have to replace the motherboard with the exact same model/type/manufacture motherboard, so you're free to use whatever you want.11. Rather than purchase completely new PCs, my organization performs in-place upgrades to the hardware on many of our computers. We often times only replace the motherboard, processor, and memory. Since the COA is still on the case and the OS is still installed on the hard drive, this computer is still licensed, right?
ANSWER. Generally, you may upgrade or replace all of the hardware components on your computer and maintain the license for the original Microsoft OEM operating system software, with the exception of an upgrade or replacement of the motherboard. An upgrade of the motherboard is considered to result in a "new personal computer." Microsoft OEM operating system software cannot be transferred from one computer to another. Therefore, if the motherboard is upgraded or replaced for reasons other than a defect then a new computer has been created, the original license expires, and a new full operating system license (not upgrade) is required. This is true even if the computer is covered under Software Assurance or other Volume License programs.
This is FYI.
#8
Posted 09 November 2009 - 06:49 PM
#9
Posted 09 November 2009 - 08:10 PM
#10
Posted 09 November 2009 - 10:02 PM
So you have the original, and then the replacement... that is it.
#11
Posted 10 November 2009 - 05:09 AM
The verbiage of the Q/A I linked does not place a limit on the number of times you can replace the motherboard if defective. MS knows there are instances where the motherboard may die and for them to bind your license to the motherboard in such a case may be illegal. Although I'm not a lawyer type, it makes sense to me.I believe there is a limit though, being 2 motherboards total.
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