Re: Can I or can I not transfer my Windows XP from one machine to anot

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The Dell CD you have is tied to the original motherboard. You swapped
motherboards so now it won't work.

You must buy the retail version of XP to prevent similar problems in the
future.

Also, OEM CD tech support is provided by that OEM - not Microsoft.

"Aztec" <Aztec@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> This question read very similar to my own. However, when searching for my
> specific problem I havnt seen it mentioned before. Here it goes:
>
> When booting from the CD (DELL XP Reinstallation CD) on a new motherboard,
> CPU, HDD, etc... I am stoped at the ELUA F8=I Agree screen. I am able to
> Page up and down and press ESC to exit install...However I am unable to
> "agree"??
>
> Is this there something I have done wrong? I have purchased a OEM XP
> version as my Plan B...but would rather use the software I already have?
> Please advise.
> Thank you in advance
>


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