Re: Transfer of XP Pro to new computer

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mark100ukuk wrote:
Can I do the above? My XP Pro came with the old computer, which has broken motherboard or processer so would like to transfer to new laptop. The firm which built my old computer has dissappeared. The sticker on the side has product key: , microsoft cert of authenticity, and so on. It has been activated.

If the XP Pro is a generic OEM, not an OEM that is tied to the first motherboard, you have the CD and it's been over 120 days since any hardware change on the first computer, you should have no problems using it on the second computer.

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