Re: Moving XP Pro to new computer with previously used Product Key
From: zeldaber (free_at_free.com)
Date: 01/03/05
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Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2005 22:58:12 -0000
ken
will an oem version simply not allow itself to be activated on another
machine?
"Ken Blake" <kblake@this.is.an.invalid.domain> wrote in message
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> In news:3697828A-8F2D-42E7-B994-2BD7D3C3CACF@microsoft.com,
> zstar5000 <zstar5000@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:
>
>>I have a copy of XP Pro that I loaded on a laptop, but I recently
>> formatted and reinstalled the OEM copy of XP Home on that laptop and
>> sold it. Now I want to put Pro on my new computer, but want to make
>> sure that the key won't be rejected due to the previous installation.
>> Anyone know how to make sure this doesn't happen? thanks
>
>
> Is the XP Professional a retail copy or an OEM one?
>
> If it's OEM, you're out of luck. It's license limits it to the first
> computer it's installed on, and it can never legally be moved to another.
>
> If it's a retail copy, there's no problem. Just do it. You'll have to
> activate it, of course, but that's not a problem. If it's been over 120
> days since last activation, it will activate over the internet normally.
> Worst case, if fewer than 120 days, you'll be prompted to activate by
> voice call to an 800 number. Just explain what you've done; it will be
> quick and easy.
>
> --
> Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
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