Windows XP Product Key ???????

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atct86 · #1 Post by **atct86** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 11:02 am

My computer was of course pre-loaded with windows XP Professional.

During the summer I had a major problem and was forced to reformat. However I did not have the system restore disks. Instead I used a new copy of XP Pro Full, which I had purchased previously.

If I am not mistaken, i still own the liscense of XP that came with my computer. So if I had the restore cd could I put my computer back to factory settings, and then use the Purchased Xp pro on another computer?

Sorry if this is confusing

Leon · #2 Post by **Leon** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 11:26 am

yes, you own 2 legitimate licenses....

atct86 · #3 Post by **atct86** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 11:29 am

Should my IBM wndows XP serial number have worked with The copy of XP I purchased and installed?

Leon · #4 Post by **Leon** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 11:38 am

no, OEM serial numbers are different than retail ones.....

atct86 · #5 Post by **atct86** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 11:11 am

If i were to uninstall my purchased copy of XP, will the serial number automatically become ready to be installed on a different computer?

Leon · #6 Post by **Leon** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 11:17 am

yes, it will be

ishinryu · #7 Post by **ishinryu** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 1:30 am

I think what Leon means to say is that once uninstalled you can legally install onto another computer. Technically speaking Windows will not release the license from your laptop. When you activate on the new computer it will find a match with your laptop activation and may ask you to confirm the switch by phone.

Leon · #8 Post by **Leon** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 9:28 am

yes, thanks for the clarification, thats what I meant. You will probably need to call, but it is quick, painless, and no problem.

Windows XP Product Key ???????

Windows XP Product Key ???????

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