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Will my XP cd work with another Computer???
Hello,
Recently my vostro 1500 laptop got lost/stolen and I am trying to save up for a new one. However most laptops from dell come with vista now and I am wondering if it's possible to use my XP reinstalltion disk on a new laptop. Neither Microsoft or Dell could give me a solid answer to tell me if it would work or not. I might be buying the same laptop (vostro 1500) if that makes any difference.
Thanks a lot!
shesagordie
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August 18th, 2008 20:00
To use a Dell OEM reinstallation disc, on a different system, it needs to be the same flavour of windows, that was factory installed.
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hoodaman
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August 19th, 2008 07:00
So you're saying that if I bought a new computer with Vista, I would not be able to use my Dell OEM XP cd to reinstall XP? Say I booted from cd drive and stuck the OEM XP cd in there. What would happen?
Thanks a lot
tommyo1954
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August 19th, 2008 14:00
That's correct... Your XP license is already tied to your present computer. The new computer comes with Vista, and that Vista license is tied to that new computer.
So to put XP on the new computer, you would need purchase a new copy of Windows XP....:smileyhappy:
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August 19th, 2008 18:00
You would not be able to activate it.
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hoodaman
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August 19th, 2008 19:00
Thanks a lot for the help. I think what I will do is buy a new Dell laptop and then use my Xp cd from my desktop for it. It is a full XP cd not an OEM.
Thanks again
shesagordie
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August 19th, 2008 19:00
You may need to call MicroSoft to activate it. :smileywink:
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August 19th, 2008 22:00
KnaufIT
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August 20th, 2008 08:00
This isn't really a question of whether you are physically able to install XP, but more a question of whether it is legal to do so.
Hypothetically speaking, you can install a Dell branded OS on a Dell branded PC regardless of whether it is the disc that it shipped with, or even the OS that it shipped with (I have a special commercial agreement with Microsoft so I do this all the time). The main requirement is that the PC have a boot capable CD drive.
HOWEVER, it would not be legal for you to install the copy of XP that came with your old PC on to your new Vista PC because the OEM agreement that you entered into with Dell when you purchased your PC means that your copy of XP is tied to the old PC. When the PC dies XP ties, too.
You "may" be able to regegister your copy of XP from one Pc to the other (But not both), though this would depend on your situation.
hoodaman
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August 20th, 2008 09:00
KnaufIT
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August 20th, 2008 10:00
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August 20th, 2008 16:00
dcgtls
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August 22nd, 2008 01:00
Hoodaman,
Before you do anything you should look at the Drivers and Download page to see if there are even XP drivers available for the laptop you are thinking of purchasing.
To answer your question: Yes you can use any Dell OS disc on any Dell computer and it will install just fine and will not require activation. The problem you have is that you will be buying a new laptop with Vista and you will have a license for Vista, You will not be legally licensed to run XP on it with what you are wanting to do. You may be able to get Microsoft to get you a COA for XP as a downgrade option but I would not count on it, I have only known 1 person that was able to pull that off.
If you want to stay 100% legal then you need to get a new unused copy of XP wether it be a Retail or OEM copy. If you do not care about being legal yes it will work.
So with this info you have gotten from all of us you need to decide what your conscience will allow you to do.
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August 22nd, 2008 06:00
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August 22nd, 2008 14:00
hoodaman
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August 22nd, 2008 17:00