Microsoft: Upgraded Motherboard = New Windows Licence - Page 2

bradclark1 · 02-20-06, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by GT182

Is it possible to use the retail copy on more than one computer? I have a second older pc that I've thought of using the retail copy of XP I have on it, instead of the OEM that came with it. I don't like all the garbage included with the OEM.

No. Microsoft won't let you register more than one computer with XP's serial number. That means that after 30 days you wont get past the sign-in screen.
What you can do is uninstall most of the OEM add-on garbage without affecting your computer.

GT182 · 02-20-06, 08:32 PM

Ok BC, thanks.

I did that on the old pc's last reformat with the OEM.

Iceman · 02-20-06, 11:53 PM

Piss and moan everyone wants something for free....go build an O.S. yourself or pony up,pay up, and stfu.

Letum · 02-21-06, 09:58 AM

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damm right wing free market monopolys

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TteFAboB · 02-21-06, 02:40 PM

[Query]If it's a monopoly, where's the free-market?[/Query]

02-20-06, 08:32 PM	#17
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02-21-06, 09:58 AM	#19
Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	[Flame] damm right wing free market monopolys [/Flame] __________________

02-21-06, 02:40 PM	#20
TteFAboB Admiral Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,247 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	[Query]If it's a monopoly, where's the free-market?[/Query] __________________ "Tout ce qui est exagéré est insignifiant." ("All that is exaggerated is insignificant.") - Talleyrand

02-20-06, 11:53 PM	#18
Iceman Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mesa AZ, Arizona, USA Posts: 1,253 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Piss and moan everyone wants something for free....go build an O.S. yourself or pony up,pay up, and stfu.