Can I change the CPU under my XP OEM?

I have an OEM computer, and I would like to change the processor in the it. I know, if I change the motherboard, it fails on activation, but what if the CPU has changed?

I have an OEM computer, and I would like to change the processor in the it. I know, if I change the motherboard, it fails on activation, but what if the CPU has changed?

You should not have a problem if you only change the CPU. However, if you change too many things at the same time, which could cause an activation problem.

Suggest that to create a backup Image before you start. The Image can be used to roll back the OS at a time before, when changes have been made.

Acronis True Image 2011 - has a 30 day trial version available.
(Install Acronis and then create a bootable media restoration/rescue CD before you begin creating an image backup)
http://www.Acronis.com/homecomputing/products/TrueImage/
The version comparison: http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/trueimage/comparison.html
True Image User Guides and documentation:
http://www.Acronis.com/homecomputing/download/docs/

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