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Activation xp

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by Snooker, 2003/08/04.

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  1. 2003/08/04
    Snooker

    Snooker Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hi ... I am using wondows xp pro full install version on this computer here that i am typing this with ... Now i will be getting a new computer within days and i want to install windows xp pro full install version to my new computer ... Now i don't want xp pro no long on this computer that i am typing with now ... I want to deactivated the xp pro and only have it on my new computer ... How can it be done so that i have xp pro activated on my new computer ???

    PS: i don't need to have both computers with xp pro just the one and would like it to be on the new one only
     
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    Snooker,

    If I understand you, you currently have Pro on an existing system and you'll be getting a new pc with pro on it. Correct?

    Deactivate? No need - and never heard of an option to do so. If you want to put 9X or something on it, fine, just clean install over XP.

    The new system's pro will have been activated by the OEM.

    Regards - Charles
     
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    Zander

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    If you're using the same copy of XP on the new one as the old, you'll have to call Microsoft. I know it doesn't sound like fun but I don't think you'll run into any problems. From what I understand, they're pretty good about this sort of thing.
     
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    Snooker In general, you are doing what people are supposed to do...have only only a single installation of Windows XP per copy. When they move it to a new computer, they are supposed to deactivate the old.

    Some do. Some don't. Apparently, Microsoft will take people's world they have done such.

    Sometimes, depending upon which version of XP they have, RETAIL or OEM, they may only be allowed to UPGRADE their current system, not move it.

    What is upgrade. What is moving it? You will have to call Microsoft to reactive the new installation. I suggest that you say UPGRADE! They'll give you the new code.
     
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    Snooker

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    Okay thanks everybody it help ... Yeah my new computer doesn't have OS so i am just going to install xp pro on it and the other one has windows 98 preinstall on it ... You know how it is with those ibm computer how they are put together huh :rolleyes: ... Preinstall stuff ... So i just need only one computer with xp pro and the other one the ibm one it will just have 98 now ... Anyways thanks everybody
     
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