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    Dell Windows XP CD on a non Dell comp?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by itssr20, Jan 24, 2008.

  1. itssr20

    itssr20 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is it possible? I know the cd says "only use on Dell PC" but can you use it to intall Windows on a different computer?
    An old HP I have has Millenium Ed. on it and I want to install XP on it some time in the future.

    -Andrew
     
    itssr20, Jan 24, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    That would be a restore disc and probably won't even work on an incorrect computer. You would need a XP product key anyway.
     
    Lithus, Jan 24, 2008
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    Its illegal. You need to buy the os for each computer you install it on.
     
    nizzy1115, Jan 24, 2008
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    You would need a valid key/serial to install. Not sure it's illegal if you own the pC it came from and moving the OS to a new computer >> but the key in the reinstallation disk will not work on a non-dell. You can only install 1 copy of the OS.
     
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    Gotcha. thanks guys

    -Andrew
     
    itssr20, Jan 24, 2008
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    deleted..............
     
    Texzin, Jan 24, 2008
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  7. Lithus

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    Actually, you're wrong. Let me cite PC Magazine:


    http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,2087792,00.asp
     
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  8. nobscot6

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    you misunderstand........

    the dell reinstallation xp disk contains an oem key which is installed by default on a dell computer- the actual COA key on the outside of the computer is different. The oem key included in the dell reinstallation disk will not work on a non-dell.

    and what I meant was that it wasn't legal to install XP on more than 1 PC using that key(COA) at a time.
     
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  9. Texzin

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    I stand corrected
     
    Texzin, Jan 24, 2008
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