Genuine windows software, please help!
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Wolfeymole
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You need to buy a complete new copy of XP in either Retail or OEM flavour Voonee.
Ask if you are unsure of what I mean.
Ask if you are unsure of what I mean.
Cant i just use the code on the back of my laptop the COA sticker
Wolfeymole
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No because you do not have any installation media, in other words a Windows XP operating system disk.
what if can get one. Am I allowed to use the code as its for the same computer
Wolfeymole
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Forget all about the 25 digit/character key underneath the machine ok.
Get either a retail or OEM version of XP.
Both versions will have a new key that you can use.
Get either a retail or OEM version of XP.
Both versions will have a new key that you can use.
whats cheaper
Technically you can use an oem version of XP to install and then use the key on the bottom of the laptop to install. However, you must call microsoft to have them activate it as it won't activate online. I did this procedure on a clients laptop using my copy of the cd but the code on their machine. Microsoft gave me a new activation code with no issues. Just make sure you use the same flavor of xp that was installed on the laptop, most likely home not professional.
What do microsoft ask and it automated call
Wolfeymole
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Technically this is incorrect because an OEM version of any operating system is not transferable whatsoever.
By doing a new install, irrespective of activating it, one would be using an OEM that was previously used to do an install on another machine and this would be against the Microsoft EULA for OEM software..
what about a normal xp disc not a oem
You aren't transferring anything. OEM is OEM. Doesn't matter if its installed on store bought pc or you used an OEM disk. All that matters is that he use the license code on the bottom of the laptop. If Microsoft had no issue giving me another activation code then there is no worry about it. The reason why the code on the laptop won't work for activation is because all OEM manufacturer license keys have been deactived my Microsoft.
Wolfeymole
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A retail version of XP would give you the opportunity to not only install it on a machine but also a portable device too, in other words a laptop.
You can also sell the retail version to another party providing that you pass all software and paperwork to the new owner after removing the original installation, this can be done on a one time basis only.
You can also sell the retail version to another party providing that you pass all software and paperwork to the new owner after removing the original installation, this can be done on a one time basis only.
what questions do microsoft ask
Absolutely wrong. Retail version can be installed on more than one pc/laptop but ONLY after it has been uninstalled from the previous machine. You CAN'T install it on more than one machine at a time, period.
Tell them you used an OEM disk to reinstall the os but you used the key that was on the bottom of the laptop to try activating but it won't let you because the key has been deactivated, they will inturn give you a new activation code to activate the install.
Wolfeymole
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An OEM is one disk, one license, one system.
That is all there is to it.
If one is to use an OEM from a mate down the road that has already installed it then this is against the EULA.
Please go legit Voonee.
That is all there is to it.
If one is to use an OEM from a mate down the road that has already installed it then this is against the EULA.
Please go legit Voonee.