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Using old WinXP reinstallation CD
I have a valid copy of WinXP Pro reinstallation CD that came with my 5+ year-old PC. Printed on the CD , in part: Only use this to reinstall the operating system on a Dell computer. Does that mean I can't use it to install XP on a non-Dell PC?
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March 23rd, 2010 04:00
Practically speaking, yes. If you use it on a non-Dell system, it will appear to install fine - but you will then receive a requirement that you activate it, which Microsoft will not allow.
OEM Windows CDs are SLK'd - system locked. They can only be used on a system from the manufacturer from which they came -- and legally, they can only be used on the system with which they came.
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March 23rd, 2010 05:00
Thank you.
John