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I'm going to change out my KT7A-Raid motherboard for a newer model that has
different features (Faster Processor & Memory, SATA Raid, USB 2.0,
Integrated Audio and NIC). It's been 17 months since I installed an OEM
version of Windows XP Pro on my current computer. If I try to install my XP
on a SATA hard drive attached to the new motherboard will Microsoft
Activation allow it? Will I have to call and speak to MS rep before I can
activate my new installation? I have read before that the Retail Version of
XP will allow you to reinstall it without any questions after 6-12 months of
the previous installation. I haven't heard the same for OEM versions of XP
Pro. (The old KT7A-R is destined to be installed in a box for my church and
they will install XP Home on it.)
I'm going to change out my KT7A-Raid motherboard for a newer model that has
different features (Faster Processor & Memory, SATA Raid, USB 2.0,
Integrated Audio and NIC). It's been 17 months since I installed an OEM
version of Windows XP Pro on my current computer. If I try to install my XP
on a SATA hard drive attached to the new motherboard will Microsoft
Activation allow it? Will I have to call and speak to MS rep before I can
activate my new installation? I have read before that the Retail Version of
XP will allow you to reinstall it without any questions after 6-12 months of
the previous installation. I haven't heard the same for OEM versions of XP
Pro. (The old KT7A-R is destined to be installed in a box for my church and
they will install XP Home on it.)