Re: Transfer XP Pro to different computer, Non OEM
- From: Kemco <Kemco@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2006 07:48:01 -0800
Yes Bruce you nailed me to the wall on many points. I do not like to read
the EULA I just know bits and pieces I've learned from people on here who
know it like you and Carey. I do need to sit down and read it and I will do
so to better my knowledge. One thing you're not totally correct on is the
statement here:
Well, the OP certainly must remove the WinXP Upgrade (and the only
way to do so would be to format the hard drive),
With the Upgrade copy of windows you can enter Control Panel > Add or Remove
Programs > and uninstall Windows XP this way which is why I referred to going
back to windows 2000 I stated this so that the user would have an existing
operating system on the machine if he wanted to sell it. However the best
way would be to format and reinstall Windows 2000, so his personal files
would be removed, if he wanted to sell it anyway. Also when you stated that
first he must get the drivers and all that before the upgrade I made a
mistake and ASSUMED (ass out of u and me) that he would know all this
because of his prior experience with the upgrade. My bad.
Joe
Kemco Technician
"Bruce Chambers" wrote:
Kemco wrote:.
Legally I believe you must first uninstall xp from the other machine back to
windows 2000.
Well, the OP certainly must remove the WinXP Upgrade (and the only way
to do so would be to format the hard drive), but he need not return the
older machine to Win2K, if he doesn't want to. He could trash the
machine, parts it out, or even put Linux on it. Whatever he likes, as
long as the WinXP Upgrade license is no longer installed.
Then just do the upgrade on the other machine.
After backing up any important data and first ensuring that he has all
of the necessary WinXP-specific device drivers on hand....
There may be
some thing against this in microsofts License agreement but I am not sure.
There isn't anything in the Upgrade EULA to prohibit transfers; if
you're so unsure, why not simply read a EULA? You sign your posts as a
"technician;" if that means you're calling yourself a computer
technician, you really owe it to yourself (and especially your employer
and/or customers) to have a good understanding of software licensing terms.
All I know is that you can do the upgrade on the other machine and it will
work fine.
Generally true, but there's no iron-clad guarantee.
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