Install XP 2nd PC

JamesU2005 · 20 Apr 2006 at 23:12

Dear all,

I was just wondering whether I can use my Windows XP Pro disc to install on another PC.

I installed the XP Pro on another PC a few years back but this broke down and is no longer in use (in my backroom to be precise). I also cannot turn the PC on so I can't uninstall XP from it.

Can I now use my now defunct XP Pro Disc and Serial on a fresh new PC so I don't have to buy another one?

Thanks

stoofa · 20 Apr 2006 at 23:54

If it is an OEM copy of the OS then from a license point of view no - it is tied to the dead machine and dies with it.
If it is a retail version of Windows (including the retail upgrade) then yes - you can transfer the license around as much as you like so long as it can only be used on one machine at any one time.

JamesU2005 · 21 Apr 2006 at 08:52

Yes it is Retail.

Still have the box and documentation.

So I don't need to remove it from the dead pc?

I can just go ahead and install it on the new PC?

The_KiD · 21 Apr 2006 at 08:58

yes but then your "technically" not allowed to use the old machine any more.

JamesU2005 · 21 Apr 2006 at 09:26

Ok great well I can't anyway since its broke.