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XP Home OS swap?

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by demon, 2007/11/02.

  1. 2007/11/02
    demon

    demon Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Hi, I have a older PC with Windows XP Home ( registered) and I have been given a newer stronger PC, can I remove the OS from my old PC and reinstall it onto the new PC.
    I know you can only have it on one PC but does it matter which PC.
    Any help or info please.
    Cheers Des.
     
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    Retail or OEM version?
     
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  4. 2007/11/02
    demon

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    Hi. it was installed at the local PC shop. as when I got the Tower S/h, it had a pirate Xp on it.( no updates) have the disc etc. thanks for your reply , Cheers Des.
     
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  5. 2007/11/03
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  6. 2007/11/05
    demon

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    Hi, Arie. Thanks for that I have printed it off, and I was wanting to do a format as the newer PC is very slow even when I have removed nearly all the gear, if I do that the OS should load out of the "D "drive or is there some thing I should check before I format it?
    Thanks Des.
     
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  7. 2007/11/05
    PeteC

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    Des

    My notes may be helpful to you .....
     
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  8. 2007/11/06
    demon

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    Thanks Pete, can I just format it then install the OS. ( after checking the BIOS set up). Des.:confused:
     
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  9. 2007/11/06
    PeteC

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    You can, and just boot from the installation CD. You may still be asked to format again - it's been a while since I made a fresh install on a clean drive.
     
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  10. 2007/11/07
    demon

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    Thanks Pete , will be doing next week, will post results. cheers Des.
     
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