Re: Uninstall xp pro and install to another machine? by JohnZ
JohnZ
Fri Mar 18 16:05:03 CST 2005
Thank you so much, TK. I almost lost hope before I get your response.
"TK - M/T Box Computers" wrote:
> You may want to talk with a Microsoft licensing agent on this. If I
> remember correctly, it depends on the type of XP Pro license you have. If
> the XP Pro on the original laptop is OEM, you cannot move it. It stays with
> the original laptop and dies with the original laptop. If it is the full
> retail version, you can uninstall it and reinstall on another piece of
> equipment. This may still result in a call to their activation center.
> Microsoft's activation center is easy to get a hold of and doesn't take long
> for reactivation.
>
> -TK
> M/T Box Computers
>
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> "John Z" <JohnZ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:7471177C-6988-42D7-9EA9-F3EFE39140F5@microsoft.com...
> > Hi, All,
> >
> > One of our user bought a new laptop (with XP home). He wants to use the
> > new
> > laptop to replace his old laptop which is in our SBS2000 domain. He has XP
> > pro. installed at this old laptop by the previous IT guy. The use wants to
> > continue to use his XP pro.. So he wants me to uninstall the XP pro. and
> > install it at this new laptop and join the domain. I know all xp has to be
> > activated with end user license. I have never tried this before. I don't
> > know
> > whether I can do this or not. If I can do this, how to do this without
> > causing activation information confiction? Please help. Thanks a lot in
> > advance.
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