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Can Any One Tell Me If I Can Install Xp From My Old Computer To A Newly
Bilt Computer, I Have Retale Xp Disc.


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PAULFON

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PAULFON wrote:
> Can Any One Tell Me If I Can Install Xp From My Old Computer To A Newly
> Bilt Computer, I Have Retale Xp Disc.
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>


Assuming a retail license (OEM licenses are not transferable),
simply remove WinXP from the computer it is currently on and then
install it on the new computer. If it's been more than 120 days since
you last activated that specific Product Key, the you'll most likely be
able to activate via the Internet without problem. If it's been less,
you might have to make a 5 minute phone call.

Here are the facts pertaining to activation:

Piracy Basics - Microsoft Product Activation
http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/basics/activation/

Windows Product Activation (WPA)
http://www.aumha.org/a/wpa.htm


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