Re: Can I use old Dell XP Disk on my new homebuilt?
- From: Ben Myers <ben_myers_spam_me_not@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 02:21:41 -0400
According to Microsoft, who owns the software, you need a unique Certificate of
Authentication (COA or Product Key) for every system running any version of
Windows, 95 or later. If you have a Dell (or eGateMachines, or HPaq or Lenovo
or other "name brand") COA, you cannot legally use it to install Windows on
another computer.
There are ways to install from a Dell-branded XP CD onto another non-Dell
computer, but they may be questioned by the Microsoft thought police and they
absolutely require a unique COA on the non-Dell box... Ben Myers
On Fri, 16 May 2008 07:46:03 -0400, Bruce K. <bruceaknospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
I have XP Home Edition with a Serial No..
Thanks
Bruce
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