Note: Windows 2003 doc attached. Re: Another Stolen Laptop Question
- From: "Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 20:19:38 -0700
An OEM license is valid only for the computer on which it came preinstalled so you cannot use the cd and product key for your old computer on the new computer. You do indeed own a coaster. Whether it would even install on another computer is easy enough to test using a virtual machine under VPC 2007 (free for the download from MS). Some OEM cd's will only install on the machines they come with.
Whether you can run XP effectively on the new computer depends on the availability of XP drivers and utilities from the manufacturer. Many new computers are not supported for XP. Just Vista. You need to check the manufacturer's website to determine whether the mfg is supporting XP on your new computer. If so, you can purchase a system builder copy of XP Pro from NewEgg for $140 and download the drivers and software from the computer manufacturer's website.
One solution for running XP and Vista on a laptop is VPC. Rather than dual booting XP Pro and Vista (which has its own set of issues) consider running XP on your Vista desktop first to see if you can do the XP things you like that way. If you do dual boot XP and Vista, be sure to follow the instructions in http://support.microsoft.com/kb/926185. I have attached a walk-through paper for your convenience.
"Recursive Error" <smartin108@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:170946fa-d31c-4cd5-8066-40a84c41e9d2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
My HP Laptop with preloaded XP Pro was stolen. I do have the HP
branded XP Pro install disk ("only for distribution with an HP PC")
that came with the laptop and the product key from the sticker on the
now stolen laptop. I got some insurance money and I am looking to buy
a replacement computer (probably a desktop model, also from HP) but
Vista is my only OS option. If possible, I would like to reformat the
new PC using my old XP Pro disk.
Most of the discussions surrounding this scenario seem to say I'm not
able to use my old disk to install XP Pro. A few opinions seem to
differ. I believe there are both licensing issues and technical
issues.
The licensing is what confuses me. I'm interested to know from this
group what my legal options are regarding the license, no matter how
ridiculous or impractical. I am willing to battle with the technical
stuff.
Can I simply reformat the new HD an install my old XP Pro?
Can I deny the Vista EULA and do the same?
Can I install my XP Pro in a dual OS environment?
Is my XP CD nothing more than a coaster now?
Any other options?
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