Re: Laptop stolen; want to install XP on new laptop

From: jjprzy (jjprzy_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 11/29/04 

Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2004 18:05:04 -0800

I've tried to reply now 3 times... I believe you are right. There was no
transfer of license. However, I am worried that after I install XP, I may not
be able to get updates to the software, because someone else out there has my
daughter's computer with my registered version of XP on it.
Jim

"David Candy" wrote:

> The correct answer is that the thief is pirating XP. There was no transfer of license.
>
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> "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@nospamgmail.com> wrote in message news:u3qR%237a1EHA.2676@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > When your laptop was stolen, the Windows XP
> > license was also stolen. You'll have to purchase
> > a new version of Windows XP.
> >
> > --
> > Carey Frisch
> > Microsoft MVP
> > Windows XP - Shell/User
> >
> > Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
> > http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
> >
> > -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > "jjprzy" wrote:
> >
> > | Hello,
> > |
> > | My daughter had her laptop stolen. It had Windows XP Home installed. She
> > | bought a new laptop (refurbished) which came with Windows 98. I still have
> > | the disk (Windows XP Home) and would like to install XP onto the new
> > | computer. However, I know that this version of XP was registered to the old
> > | computer. What can I do? The thief should not profit from my loss.
> > |
> > | Thanks, Jim
>

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