Can I install my old windows cd

I got a Dell Tower, who got a fake windows on, I have the windows of my old pc disk, but do not have the certificate of authenticity to go with it, it is possible to put on the Dell genuine windows, or should I scrap just the dell (my old tower had passed his copy by date) I do not know much about pc If any info would be great.

It depends on the disc and what was on the Tower

If the drive is a Dell oem disc and is the same operating system as the Tower, that is to say, home, pro, or edition media center, you can use the disc as well as the product key on the side of the tower.

There should be a COA sticker on the side of the tower that will tell you what OS was loaded originally.

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