question about xp reg code

jamesmorris86 · 6 Dec 2008 at 19:05

Hey, about a year ago I brought myself a copy of xp home, installed it, activated it etc.

So i've just upgraded my pc with a new hard drive, will i still be able to install my copy of xp on it, or since ive used the registration code once does that mean i will have to buy a new code to activate it?

thanks for any help

swinnie · 6 Dec 2008 at 19:07

If you've only upgraded the hard drive, regardless of the licence type you can still use it.

If you have an OEM Copy of Windows, and you change your motherboard, you will be required to buy a new copy of Windows.

If you have retail and change your motherboard, you can still use Windows without buying another copy.

jamesmorris86 · 6 Dec 2008 at 19:11

ah damn it, i did change my motherboard and im pretty sure my copy is oem

philjohn · 6 Dec 2008 at 19:27

jamesmorris86 said:
ah damn it, i did change my motherboard and im pretty sure my copy is oem

Try it, if all else fails you'll be able to use it for a few days until you can get around to buying a new copy.

siege2 · 6 Dec 2008 at 19:38

should be ok , I upgraded my Motherboard due to a fault and phoned them up as I was Having trouble activating, then they gave me a new activating code over the phone :-)

ps was not this motherboard :-)

Mr.Clark · 6 Dec 2008 at 21:02

swinnie said:
If you have an OEM Copy of Windows, and you change your motherboard, you will be required to buy a new copy of Windows.

You will be required legally. As a matter of practicality, they've no way of checking...

siege2 · 6 Dec 2008 at 22:21

btw I spoke to Lady on the phone directly whome gave me the activation code, I also explained the problem with motherboard not working after a few months , and it was OEM for which I got it with other componets as well , phone them up and explain to them your problem.