How to unregister / disable a windows installation

Hi all

I am facing some problem in the activation of Windows XP on my laptop. Well, here's my problem; I bought a Dell laptop about 3 years ago and I had received an original copy of Windows XP is installed on this computer. Now, a few weeks ago, this laptop have met with an accident and practically collapsed. Yesterday, I bought a new laptop and don't buy any new OS as I have the original CD of XP from Dell, but when I installed and tried to activate it. It gives me an error because this product key is not valid. Can anyone guide me regarding is it possible to unregister or disable my original installation of the Microsoft database, while when I enter the product key for this new facility, the system will accept it? Ask your assistance in this matter.

Kind regards

Amitsinh Thakur

You cannot use a Dell Windows XP CD for resettlement and the license for installation on one computer other than Dell.  You will need to purchase a new license of Windows XP.  Examples:

Microsoft Windows XP Professional - OEM

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition - OEM

Carey Frisch

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