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can slipstreamedXP/SP3 be installed on computer with different product key?

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by rebecca, 2008/05/17.

  1. 2008/05/17
    rebecca Contributing Member

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    I created a slipstreamed XP/SP3 CD a few days ago, which I successfully used to do a clean installation of my OS. During the actual installation, I was never asked to input my Windows product key. (I did get asked to 'validate' when I subsequently installed WMP11 patches.)
    I'd like to do a clean installation of a friend's OS on her computer, but I'm wondering if my slipstreamed CD can be used for that, given that she obviously has a different product key.
    Does anyone know if I can use my CD on a computer that has a different product key? Or could I try installing something like "Magical JellyBean Keyfinder" on her computer after installing XP/SP3 and select the option to change the product key afterwards?
    Thanks!
     
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  2. 2008/05/18
    Steve R Jones

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    If your original cd is a Dell OS cd then I wouldn't use it on any other machine;) (dell cd's are preactivated)

    And, odds are, it will do the usual check and look for a Dell bios. If the pc is a non Dell, it won't continue.
     
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    Rockster2U

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    To clarify Steve's comments further. If she also has a Dell with the same version of XP, you should be OK. Anything other than that and you have a problem. Similarly, any original XP OEM will work with the original OEM key but a Volume User Gold won't work with an OEM key or vice-versa. An OEM CD or a Gold CD isn't going to work with a Dell Key and as Steve has already stated, a Dell CD isn't going to work with any Key other than a Dell Key and those are pre-configured (thats why you never got prompted).

    ;)
     
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  5. 2008/05/18
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    My WinXP Home CD was a "full installation" one, I think it's called. I paid extra for that, after reading that tip here!
    I'll give it a shot - worst case scenario, I can reinstall Windows XP Home using her CD, which is OEM, and then install SP3 at the end of that.
    Thanks for the feedback!
     
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    Rockster2U

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    Why not just create another slipstreamed CD using her XP disc and slipstreaming SP3? Then she has a CD that will work for sure and, down the road, can be used if she ever has to use the recovery console.

    ;)
     
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  7. 2008/05/19
    rebecca Contributing Member

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    Excellent idea, Rockster!
    My slipstreamed disk didn't work on her computer - we got a message that some file was missing. On the other hand, my Home XP installation disk worked fine on her computer, but we did get a popup that she had 30 days left to activate.
    I will definitely try to make her a slipstreamed CD, as you suggested.
    Thanks!
     
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