Re: Challenging XP Pro Activation - from image (please help)

On Oct 28, 11:30 am, "HeyBub" <hey...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
riffin-rich wrote:
Please help. I need to activate windows for a second computer using
an image of the first computer I built (with one twist). Computer #1,
configured with XP Pro Upgrade edition, was built with the Windows XP
Pro (Upgrade ed.) using my existing Windows XP Home edition disc to
validate the upgrade disc. After fully configuring the system with
accounts, security policies, etc.., I made an image of the
installation using Acronis True Image (all is good).
I called MS to get assistance but the lady I spoke with told me that
it would cost $59 to get assistance because my install disc is an
"OEM" disc (bought from TigerDirect.com) and it states on the CD, "For
Distribution with a new CD only. For product support, contact the
manufacturer of your PC." Worst case is that I install from scratch,
but I don't want to waste all that time building a new system from the
ground up. I've done the work and saved the image, so I'd prefer to
use the image I have. Can anyone help me? Thanks kindly, Rich

You may not use an OEM distribution on a second computer.

That should be the end of the story

Can anyone answer this question for me? If I were to build an image
from a full-distribution of Windows XP Pro (vs. an OEM distribution),
would my image work as I restored it on other systems:

a. if I used a full-distribution product key for each of the
systems?

b. if I used an OEM-distribution product key for each of the
systems?

I spent 4 days building the perfect load ... only to discover I can't
use it??? Can microsoft help me with this? Perhaps trade my license
given I can't return it (opened software) ... ?

.

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