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    Transfering XP Home from Desktop to new Laptop ???

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by computerinfo, Feb 17, 2008.

  1. computerinfo

    computerinfo Notebook Enthusiast

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    Since I am going to stop using my desktop anyways that has XP home on it, can't I just install the XP home from my desktop on my new laptop as long as I uninstall it from the desktop first??

    When I activate and select "activate by phone", I will just say that I am reinstalling the OS. That way I can just choose to buy the new computer with Vista basic (savings of $45) knowing that I will just uninstall it anyways.

    Will I have driver problems with a new T61 if i do this as well.

    Will This work??
     
    computerinfo, Feb 17, 2008
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  2. Harper2.0

    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    i'd say give vista a try first...you might like it.
     
    Harper2.0, Feb 17, 2008
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  3. jcovelli

    jcovelli Notebook Deity

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    he may need xp.. if not, vista basic is the BEST version of vista. you don't need all that other junk in the other versions
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    if it is a boxed or oem version, you don't even need to uninstall it from the other computer. as long as you have the xp disk just install it to the notebook and enter the product key. worked fine for me.

    if it is a customized os reinstall disk from the manufacturer, it most likely will not work on the notebook
     
    jcovelli, Feb 17, 2008
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  4. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    Thats illegal though.
     
    Thomas, Feb 17, 2008
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  5. jcovelli

    jcovelli Notebook Deity

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    well... only microsoft says it's illegal. and since they do, they shouldn't make it work.. ha
     
    jcovelli, Feb 17, 2008
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  6. computerinfo

    computerinfo Notebook Enthusiast

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    So maybe I am better off Trying Vista premium and If i hate it, i can just install my boxed version of XP home. - Right??
     
    computerinfo, Feb 17, 2008
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    I think you'll like Vista. Don't believe the hype that Vista is nothing but trouble. I'm running it on two laptops and love it.
     
    kegobeer, Feb 17, 2008
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    If the windows license came with the computer it's probaly binded to it. If you bought it retail, you can transfer it.
     
    knightingmagic, Feb 17, 2008
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