Can I use a copy of HP OEM of Windows XP on a computer not HP after got rid of HP?

original title: non - OEM

I have a HP PC with Windows XP pre-installed. Recently, we got rid of this PC. I realized that this restore CD was windows 7 on it. Is there a way I can use this copy of windows on a machine no HP.

I have a HP PC with Windows XP pre-installed. Recently, we got rid of this PC. I realized that this restore CD was windows 7 on it. Is there a way I can use this copy of windows on a machine no HP.

No, you cannot because

1. If it came from HP is an OEM copy and the license for an OEM version limited to the first computer, on which it is installed.

2 leaving aside the issue of licensing, it can not even install on a different motherboard. If it came from HP, it can be locked the original motherboard BIOS.

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