Windows XP Professional

amx · 30 May 2006 at 10:15

Good morning!

Am I right in assuming that OEM copies of Windows XP need to re-purchased if you change a major component in your PC such as the motherboard? or can it be installed over and over again, providing the license key is only in use on one PC?

amx · 30 May 2006 at 10:34

Thanks for the quick reply!

Does the Full Retail version allow you to use it over and over, even if PC components are replaced?

amx · 30 May 2006 at 10:50

might see if i can grab myself a cheap OEM version then.

Thanks for everyone's help.

amx · 30 May 2006 at 15:32

Do they send you a copy of XP on CD/DVD to use in future with a keycode etc?

amx · 31 May 2006 at 15:59

This is a quote regarding OEM Windows XP from the microsoft forum from a Microsoft employee:

"With the version of XP that you have, the systembuilder/OEM version, you are allowed to install it on the original computer as many times as you want. You are NOT allowed to install it on any computer other than the one it was first installed on. Changing the motherboard (except when replacing a defective with an equivalent) is considered changing the computer."