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    Installing Windows XP Pro on second computer

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by simonz, Sep 4, 2007.

  1. simonz

    simonz Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have Windows XP Pro CD that came with my Dell Dimension 4600 desktop computer. I if remove this from first computer, will I run into registration issues if I try to install this on a second computer, i.e. Vostro 1700?

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    simonz, Sep 4, 2007
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  2. ScanR

    ScanR Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, because if ever that cd came w/ your other system and you have registered that to microsoft so basically you cant use that in your second system because when you register that it will say there that this OS is registered to another system.

    And besides it against the law to use another software that is used by another system.
     
    ScanR, Sep 4, 2007
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  3. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    It doesn't matter if it it is a Dell OEM XP disc, because it doesn't need activation if installed on a Dell machine.

    You can run it on both machines just fine. In fact, I have a Dell XP Pro disc that has been installed on 4 different Dell pc's.... :)
     
    sleey0, Sep 4, 2007
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  4. Jeff Leites

    Jeff Leites Notebook Guru

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    But he said he was going to remove it from the 1st computer, so he would still be using 1 copy on 1 computer.
     
    Jeff Leites, Sep 4, 2007
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  5. vostro1400user

    vostro1400user Notebook Deity

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    DELL OEM version XP could be installed in any dell computer without need of activation.
     
    vostro1400user, Sep 4, 2007
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  6. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Yeah, but I think the license for a Dell OEM disk is bound to a certain computer... untransferable, so even though it is possible to install elsewhere, it's illegal?

    EDIT: Or rather, you can use one OEM disk to reinstall the same OS on another machine that originally came with the same OS, just not one that did not come with the same OS. Like upgrading a Dell laptop with Win98.
     
    Commander Wolf, Sep 4, 2007
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  7. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    If you are worried about the M$ police to come bashing down your door and throw you in cuffs, then by all means DON'T DO IT :)
     
    sleey0, Sep 4, 2007
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  8. ScanR

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    Nice advice on the 1st place, microsoft has there own way of tracking those people who are using their software through illegal means.... I bet you dont want to pay for the charge on this...
     
    ScanR, Sep 4, 2007
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