Will re-install Windows disc work on....?

Question

I bought a Dell less then 2 years ago and just bought a new PC (not from Dell) with no operating system. Will the backup full XP installation cd from Dell work on my new PC if I have the COA code and key code for it? Or does it look for Dell in the BIOS?

hrova · Answer

I *think* they are BIOS attached, so it will not install.   Why not just try it?   There may be some EULA issues to be concerned about, but you should be okay if the second machine has its own Product Key.

Denny Denham · Answer

@hrova wrote:

I *think* they are BIOS attached, so it will not install.

Why not just try it?

There may be some EULA issues to be concerned about, but you should be okay if the second machine has its own Product Key.

It will not work (as I stated in my reply to the other instance of this post.

The second machine does not have its own product key, as it has no operating system. Even if it had one, it is a violation of the EULA to use the Dell OS on any computer except the one with which it was sold.

hrova · Answer

Sorry... misunderstood... when he said about using the COA, I was thinking it was a COA for the new system - thought it just did not have system installed, but had the license.... My bad...

You definitely need a separate copy of Win XP for the new computer....

ricky_bennett · Answer

the dell install cd will work on the new computer if you have the right product key to the cd i know this because i have done it before Message Edited by ricky_bennett on 07-13-200611:21 PM

hrova · Answer

The new computer would need its own license and COA / Product Key....

ricky_bennett · Answer

all you got to do is use the one on the old computer thay ant gonna come get you for it and it dose work

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