Re: license transfer

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rpp77 wrote:
I think it is the motherboard, which means it would be better to buy a new computer than try to replace it...unless I can somehow get my copy of XP installed on the older computer (which has no issues other than a preloaded ME system).

After purchasing this compaq - windows xp system, aren't I still entitled to a single license of xp, even if that computer dies?

No, you aren't. The license died with the machine. Ain't licensing grand? You might want to check out Ubuntu, a free operating system that is bullet proof compared to Windows when it comes to malware. Check it out at http://www.ubuntu.com/

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"philo" wrote:

"rpp77" <rpp77@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I have 2 compaq presario systems (one a few years older than the other).
The
older compaq has Windows ME installed on it. The newer compaq has Windows
XP
installed on it. The newer compaq burned out, so I'm working with the
older
one now, but would like to install Windows XP on that system, as ME isn't
working very well for me. The recovery disks don't allow me to do this,
but
as I purchased both systems, I expect I'm entitled to one active copy of
windows XP, and am wondering how I go about getting a copy installed on my
older compaq system.



The recovery CD is only good for the exact model that it was originally
installed on.

Unless the motherboard itself died on your newer machine...it's probably
best to just fix it.

If the powersupply died, it's an easy fix.

or if the HD failed, once replaced...the recovery cd should work with that.






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