Windows XP "not genuine" when put in a new machine.

The Communist

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I have a Gateway Profile 5.5 computer that came with Windows XP Pro on it. I want to put it in my modified HP Compaq desktop to improve performance because currently with Windows 7 Ultimate running, it hogs up almost all of the resources that a Pentium 4 processor has to offer (which isn't much).

The problem is....is that when I put the Windows XP hard drive into the computer and boot up, it says Windows is not activated, however, when it's in the Gateway it works just fine. I tried reading up on this but everyone seems to have a slightly different problem than I do....so troubleshooting was almost impossible.

I tried activating it again when it asks for it upon boot up before logging in, but it just sits there on a blank blue screen with my cursor free....sometimes it actually appears, but it always says there's no internet connection to reactivate.

I'm really stumped and would appreciate any feedback....

Please note: I don't have a valid XP disc or any ways to reinstall it upon the hard drive.
 

The Communist

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Well...<mod edit> Thanks for the honest and helpful reply sir.
 

USAFRet

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The only way is to ask Microsoft. They may or may not say 'yes'.
 

neieus

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I've seen this type of question posted on here so often and everyone says the same thing that you're screwed but I know for experience that you can give MS a call to do an activation over the phone. Give them a call and they should be able to help you out.
 

Microsoft is under absolutely no obligation to allow such a transfer. The license clearly states that such a transfer is prohibited.
 

neieus

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I'm not debating that I simply stated I've never had a problem doing it.