Can i re- register windows xp on to a new pc??

[beckett]

hi i have a registed copy of windows and was thinking off upgrading my pc, the one ive been looking at doesnt come with windows can i put my copy of windows on to the new pc and still be legal ????

 

[Guest]

It depends on whether it's an OEM or Retail version. Retail versions can be transferred to a new computer whereas OEM versions cannot.

 

[beckett]

thanks for the reply im a total novice!! the pc come from an insurance claim about 5 years ago and there was no disk just have to put the key code in is this retail???

 

[Guest]

Do you have the COA sticker? If so, what does it say?

 

[beckett]

yea got the sticker it just says at top windows xp home edition fujitsu siemens computers then just the product key and bar codes????

 

[Guest]

It's an OEM product key.

 

[beckett]

ok thanks what is the diff between oem or retail ???

 

[beckett]

what would be the cheapest way off putting windows xp on a new system legally?? if you say the retail ones can be used again do people sell them 2nd hand?? and are these ok ? or is it best to get new ??? have been looking the new ones are 100 plus !! sorry if a sound really stupid jus ant got a clue with pcs thanks