XP Install . .

Admiral Huddy · 20 Nov 2007 at 10:13

I have a PC in which the HDD has failed. The owner has the license key (side of case) but doesn't have the original disks.

If I replace the HDD and re-installed windows from one of my XP install disks but use her license, will this work/activate legally? I can't see why not..

What do you think?

Thanks

deuse · 20 Nov 2007 at 10:18

That will work, done it myself a few times.
Just make sure you install the same version for the key

wonder_lander · 20 Nov 2007 at 12:10

Yup, sounds like you need the OEM version

Admiral Huddy · 20 Nov 2007 at 12:19

Cheers. I'm assuming the new HDD will just require a telephone call to activate.

Carter · 20 Nov 2007 at 13:05

Is it a Dell system? I'm doing one right now, similar situation to you. HDD is failing, owner has misplaced restore disks. I contacted dell yesterday and they agreed to send out another xp pro sp2 disk for nothing.

sammie377 · 20 Nov 2007 at 20:43

Yes Dell are very helpful as are Microsoft, with either if they know it's for real they bend over backwards, Microsoft have always been nothing but good on every occaision.