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May 18th, 2005 13:00
Rebuilt my computer
Hey guys...I just rebuilt my computer from a a dell Dimension 8200 that i bought back in 2002. I got new parts all except for my cpu and hard drive. I was really excited about this because I got some really awesome new parts; however, When I looked at the Windows XP install disc, it says I can only use it on a dell computer (I assume it means I need the dell motherboard). My smile turned into a frown... So am I stuck with a worthless windows cd now? I would appreciate any replies...thanks....
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rickmktg
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May 18th, 2005 13:00
Denny Denham
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May 18th, 2005 14:00
No, you did not buy a copy of Windows. You purchased a license to use Windows on a computer which you purchased from Dell. An OEM license differs from a retail license in that it is valid only for the computer with which it is purchased. A retail license can be transferred between computers after the user proves to Microsoft that it will be used on only one computer.
ViperMan09
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May 18th, 2005 14:00
Another question though...
When I bought my computer off of dell, did I buy a copy of Windows or not? Shouldnt I be able to install a Windows XP that I bought on a new motherboard as long as I dont change the cpu, since windows is registered per cpu?
ViperMan09
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May 18th, 2005 14:00
so is it hard to transfer the retail license?
msgale
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May 18th, 2005 20:00
Message Edited by msgale on 05-18-2005 06:30 PM
shesagordie
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May 18th, 2005 20:00
ViperMan09 wrote.
"so is it hard to transfer the retail license?"
Usually it takes just a call to MicrcoSoft for activatation
More information here
http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/activation_faq.mspx
Bev.
Message Edited by shesagordie on 05-18-2005 05:03 PM