What a Waste?! Windows XP COA

[markyb]

Hi,

I brought Windows XP OEM Home Edition for my 2800xp setup must be getting on for 2/3 years now.

Now ive upgraded, Wel replaced most of the hardware including the case (See sig) now need to install Windows.

Can I use my COA I paid for? or do I have to buy another Version of Windows? It just seems a waste of a Licence as its not going to be used anymore as im selling the parts off separately.

I done some searching on the forum, but there doesnt seem to be a clear cut answer. But I kinda get the idea after some reading, is that ive got to throw it away.Would the Retail version be the same if so?

Thanks

 

[markyb]

The OEM license is tied to a particular PC so you would be breaking the license aggreement if you installed the software on another PC. The retail version can be installed on as many PCs as you like, one at a time of course.

Thank you.

Thats made things much clearer. I guess its reflected in the price. Im just thinking wether to bother buying the retial version of XP Home or just buying another OEM as the next upgrade probably will be Vista.

 

[markyb]

I like to be 100% legal and I also like to be able to move my installations around now and again.

Me to, couldnt agree more. But just seems to be a waste of a legit COA just because the machine is broken up for bits.