I intend to give my old computer. I also think giving the accompanying software, including windows xp home edition reinstallation cd. Are there legal issues doing this?

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• When computer boots up I get TWO lines for "Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition.

  I reinstalled Windows XP and somehow it reinstalled on my D: recovery partition! Craps! In any case, now, when I turn on the computer, it is written "Please select the operating system to start:" and then has two lines for Microsoft XP Home. The 1st line log on the D: partition. So I am forced to choose the 2nd line to work on my c: to ole. How can I remove the 1st line? 2nd, is my tour recovery partition? and what does one do?

  Please help!

  Thank you!

  How to change the boot.ini file: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/289022

  Currently, your .ini file may contain:

  [boot loader]
  timeout = 30
  default = multi (0) disk (0) rdisk (0) partition (2) \WINDOWS
  [operating systems]
  "multi (0) disk (0) rdisk (0) partition (2) \WINDOWS="Windows XP "/ fastdetect
  "multi (0) disk (0) rdisk (0) partition (1) \WINDOWS="Windows XP "/ fastdetect

  Your .ini file must contain the following:

  [boot loader]
  timeout = 30
  default = multi (0) disk (0) rdisk (0)partition (1)\WINDOWS
  [operating systems]
  "multi (0) disk (0) rdisk (0) partition (1) \WINDOWS="Windows XP "/ fastdetect

  Note: The value of 30 seconds timeout can be set to 0 and you will start automatically on windows (do this after checking the cahnges you make are what you want).

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• Is it legal to use and the version of Windows XP OEM from an old computer (to be retired) to the lower-grade a Vista to XP computer?

  (I have a few Win XP computers running the great. And I like Win XP.)

  Here's the situation:

  I have also a Vista computer and a very very old computer Win XP.  This computer very very old win XP has been in the dust of basement collection and will be sent to the recycling center.

  Question:

  The two Vista and old Win XP computers came with the OEM version of windows.  (Not the retail version.)

  Is it legal to use the Windows XP from this very old (to be retired) computer to down-grade the Vista to XP computer?

  (Will do that if it is not legal.)

  Thank you

  Skip

  Sorry, no. You cannot move an OEM license on another computer.

  You can move the windows on a new computer

  If it's a full license or upgrade retail - Yes. You can move it to another computer as long as it is installed on one computer at a time (and if it's a version upgrade the new Windows computer must have its own license of qualification). The previous Windows installation on your old computer must be formatted or deleted. You will have to perhaps call Microsoft and explain what happened to complete activation. Turning it on the second computer will automatically be in effect 'disable' the license for the first computer.

  If it's an OEM license - don't. OEM licenses, including Windows preinstalled on a computer before purchase and Windows purchased separately, are related to the first computer, they are installed on and cannot be transferred to another computer. To install Windows on another computer, you will need to buy another copy.

• I had an aAdobe pdf printer on my old computer, how can I transfer the software on my new computer

  I had an aAdobe pdf printer on my old computer, how can I transfer the software on my new computer

  The printer is a part of Acrobat. You must install your version of Acrobat on the new computer, and you will get the printer as well.

• Hello. I installed the trial versions of 2014 CC Photoshop and Lightroom 5.6 (ie the plan of photography) on a desktop computer that I've added a new drive in Windows 7. Everything works well, BUT it's an old computer, and I think he could pack up unexpe

  Hello. I installed the trial versions of 2014 CC Photoshop and Lightroom 5.6 (ie the plan of photography) on a desktop computer that I've added a new drive in Windows 7. Everything works fine BUT it's an old computer and I think he could pack up unexpectedly. These things are happening. I want to sign up for the plan of photography but I also a Windows Vista laptop, and it's old too so I can put apps on a new office and a new laptop computer, after you have already installed on my desktop. That is why three activations. Am I allowed to do? See you soon. Paul

  You can't have three activations. It is simply not possible technically. If and when the time comes, just disable you / disconnect is on one of the old systems and install it on the new. If the system goes belly up, you contact support to reset your account. No need to make it more complicated than that and resist it.

  Mylenium

• I'm temporarily using a diesel powered computer, running Windows XP Home Edition, Version 2002, Service Pack 3

  I temporarily uses a computer filled with diesel fuel, until I can afford to replace it with an updated model. It is using Windows XP Home Edition, Version 2002, Service Pack 3.
  The problem is that it's totally out of memory and as far as I know, I deleted everything I can, short of service packs and security features, such as malware and anti virus.
  I do a disk Clean up and Defrag on a regular basis, but it shows now that I have zero remaining memory.
  Anyone know how I can free up more memory?
  What happens if I delete ServicePack 1 & 2?
  What happens if I use the restore disc came with the computer? It will remove everything and I start with a clean slate?
  Unfortunately I can't replace this computer for a few months more, what should I do?
  Thank you
  Monica

  You run lack of disk space, not memory, if that's your hard drive, you're referring to :-)

  If you have the service pack installation files on your PC, you can probably pick up near a GB removing them (most likely you do not have).
  You can remove security updates uninstall files and pick up some space here: http://news.cnet.com/8301-13880_3-9862223-68.html
  If there are programs that you use rarely or never, you can uninstall them.

  If you use the recovery disk, it most probably restore you to the day; No program, no service pack, no update of safety, nada, just WinXP right out of the box. I wouldn't recommend, unless you have nothing better to do with your time than to reinstall all your stuff. And if this isn't in SP3, then you will not be able to download updates of security.

  If you have a little cash on hand, you can always get a bigger hard drive and clone this player to the largest (most new hard drives come with software to do). Or if you have geek friends who save ALL their old stuff (like I do), maybe one of them would have a replacement part that they would be willing to give you. Wouldn't hurt to ask :-)

  SC Tom

• Qosmio X 500 - 10W: old software with Windows 7 Home Premium

  Hello

  First excuse my bad English, I'm french.

  A month ago, I bought an X 500 - 10W.

  I would like to re - install two old games that turned on my satellite M30-104 with windows Xp.

  I just can not install those on the Qosmio that works with Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, even if I use the compatibility mode.

  Is there a way to make these ancient works of software?

  I found the virtual computer (for windows Xp mode), but it only works with Windows 7 Pro or Ultimate.

  Thanks for your replies.

  This with virtual PC is good idea and you should get the right version.
  I mean if you have games that are designed for Windows XP Home edition, then you know that this will not work on the new operating system to Win7.

  Best application virtualization for me without a doubt is VMware Workstation > http://www.vmware.com/

• I'm running out of room on a Pentium 3 computer, volume size 14,30 GB using Windows XP Home Edition

  original title: Windows XP Home Edition

  I'm running out of room on a Pentium 3 computer, volume size 14,30 GB using Windows XP Home Edition. This computer is no longer connected to the internet. I did a 'new' installation of the XP disk in an effort to remove unwanted files, but they remain on the computer, too much space? I have 22% free space (3,19 GB). I have the drivers for 2 printers on the computer, 1 regular printer (.38 MB) and 1 photo (63,63 MB). These are only currently installed programs, I put on the computer after the installation of "new". When I try to use the cleaning disc, the screen says I have 539ko internet temporary files and 32 KB of web client / Publisher temporary files. When I try to view these files, this screen is 'empty' or hidden? If I "check mark" these files and tell the computer I don't know I want to remove them, a screen indicates that they are being deleted (this screen only lasts a fraction of a second)?  but they are stll on the computer. Sometimes it deletes temporary internet files only to "come back" and the size can be different?  I tried to run the Disk Defragmenter (it took a lot of time). When I look at the report, I have a long list of files that it could not defragment? An example would be \ documents and settings------quest-my documents-my... I can't find these files? In addition, the computer is reminding me that I have so many days to activate windows after running the XP disk again. Thank you!

  Do a "new installation" Windows to remove unwanted files, it's a bit like swatting flies with a hammer.  And in your case, the hammer was apparently missed.  And, as you have discovered, you have now re - activate.  I hope that you still have your ID handy product.

  What are the files that are too much space and you want to delete?
  Consider to download and execute JDiskReport, a small utility in Java that will graphically show you what files take up more space on your drive.  In order to do this, however, you need to install Java, available here: http://www.java.com/en/

  Here's how to do a "clean" Windows XP installation, which includes the step of the formatting of the hard drive (otherwise said, the Windows CD not implementing in the form as part of the installation process; you don't need any other disk, diskette or other):

  http://www.theeldergeek.com/xp_pro_install_-_graphic.htm
  http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

  There are important things to think before you do another reinstall.

  Although your computer will probably work after a clean install of Windows XP, some of the features of your material are not available until you install the specific drivers for this hardware (rather than the drivers built into Windows XP).  The most likely problems are the video and audio, but since your computer is very old, it is likely that Windows XP has an enough information on your hardware it will, in fact, work OK.

  Unless the Windows XP CD you already includes Service Pack 3, if you're ever going to connect the computer to the Internet, you must install Service Pack 3 (and subsequent critical updates).  The best way to do is to connect the computer to the Internet and go - only - to http://www.update.microsoft.com , even if you're never going to connect to the Internet, Service Pack 3 may have included updates of Windows features you want to use.

• Instalation of Windows XP Home edition in a new computer

  I have Windows XP Home Edition CD (part XO8-33941 No.). But unfortunitelly I lost the Kee product.

  My old computer broke down. How can I install it in a new computer?

  Unfortunately, you cannot replace a lost Windows XP product key.  Once you lose it, his party forever.

• I upgraded my card mother cpu ram and hard drive. I reinstalled windows xp home edition has got all of the updates. After 9 latest updates download and installtion went well, I restarted the computer, I get a blue screen and the computer restarts

  I upgraded my card mother cpu ram and hard drive. I reinstalled windows xp home edition has got all of the updates. After 9 latest updates download and installtion was going well until I rebooted the computer and go to page window showing all the icons that I get a blue screen and the computer restarts its self and does not stop. How can this be corrected?

  Hi KevinRy,

  Welcome to the Microsoft Answers site!

  Unplug all external devices.

  Try to start in safe mode. If you can start in safe mode, and then do a system restore to restore the computer to an earlier point in time.

  Change the recovery settings to disable automatic reboot, if you are able to boot up to the desktop computer:

  1.	Right-click my computerand then click Properties.
  2.	Click the Advanced tab.
  3.	Under Startup and recovery, click settings to open the Startup and recovery dialog box.
  4.	Clear the automatically restart check box, and then click OK many times necessary.
  5.	Restart your computer so that the settings take effect.

  Now, when you are going to close and a fatal error occurs, you will see at least and it won't cause an automatic restart.

  Please reply back with the error message you get because it helps us to resolve the error.

  Kind regards
  Amal-Microsoft Support.
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• my Windows XP home edition SP3 computer doesn't recognize my password

  After scanning my computer SP3 of Windows XP Home Edition and removing threats with Anti-spyware, my Windows password is no longer recognized.  The question of recall is that I put, but when I type (correctly, I might add) the password in a ToolTip appears asking me if I've forgotten my password.  I have NO - machine!  I am the administrator.  What should I do?

  What anti spy software did you use?

• How can I save my files to the computer under Windows XP Home Edition?

  OneCare.Live had instructions on how to back up my files when I use Windows XP Home Edition, and I want to use the backup utility. He talked about having to install the backup utility, but I don't have the instructions. Help, please.

  You will need your operating system CD.

  If you insert it into your CD drive.

  When welcome appears, click on exit.

  Make a right click my computer in the Start Menu and click on open.

  Right-click on the icon for Windows XP Home edition and click on explore.

  Double-click the VALUEADD.

  Double-click MFST.

  Double-click NTBACKUP.

  Double-click NTBACKUP. MSI.

  It automatically installs Backup.

  Click Finish and close all open windows.

  Remove the CD from the BONE of the reader.

  Click Start, all programs, accessories, system, backup tools!

  Have fun!

• Why when I run the installer for Windows 8 consumer preview on my computer of Windows XP Home Edition he says: "this platform is not supported"?

  Setup of Windows 8 consumer priview

  Why when I run the installer for Windows 8 consumer preview on my computer of Windows XP Home Edition he says: "this platform is not supported"?

  You can see this message if you downloaded Windows 8 64-bit and XP 32-bit. To start the installation of Windows 8, you will need to restart and boot from the installation of Windows 8 media.

  If you want to keep your current installation of Windows, you can install it on a separate partition and dual boot with the Windows 8 Preview of consumer. To install on a separate partition and dual boot, you must create and boot from the installation media.

  (1) first you will need a free partition on hard drive - if you do not you can shrink a partition and create a new one to install Windows 8 Preview of consumer on.
  To reduce a partition and add a new one that you can use EASEUS Partition Master (free):
  http://www.partition-tool.com/personal.htm
   
   
  (2) to install on a separate disk, you can perform an installation DVD or USB key, then boot from it so you can choose the other partition. To download the ISO file and install media:
  Download Windows 8 consumer Preview ISO:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/ISO
  After you download the ISO file - use the Windows USB/DVD Download tool to install media:
  http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/HTML/pbPage.Help_Win7_usbdvd_dwnTool
   
   
  (3) installation on a separate partition for dual boot:
  1 make a DVD or USB installation drive - to see the two options above.
  2. start from the DVD or USB install drive and click on install when prompted.
  3. during the installation process, when asked - choose a custom installation.
  4. Select a free partition on the hard disk to install Windows 8 Preview of consumer - this will install Windows 8 on a separate instead of your current Windows partition partition.
  5 continue with the installation.
     
   
   
  First of all please note:
  1 consumer preview Windows 8 is a pre-release and will only work for a limited time - when it expires, you need to remove it.
  2. the overview of consumption is stable and has been tested, but it s not the finished product. Your PC may crash and you may lose important files. You should backup your data and you shouldn't test Windows 8 Preview of consumers on your primary home or business PC.
  3. If you install the preview of consumption on the Windows partition is currently installed, you cannot uninstall the preview of consumption. To return to your previous version of Windows, you will need to reinstall from the recovery or installation media supplied with your PC.
  4. in addition to dual boot, here are a few methods to install Windows 8 Preview of consumers without affecting your current installation of Windows:
  (A) remove your current hard drive and install the Preview of consumers on a spare drive.
  (B) install it on a spare computer.
  (C) install the Preview of consumer in a virtual machine.
   
  For more information - Windows 8 consumer overview FAQ:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/FAQ

• I have a Dell computer that came with Windows XP Home edition. When I start my computer the monitoring of ERROR appears: RUNDLL error loading \3\DLBUtime.dll

  Error loading \3\DLBUtime.dll

  I have a Dell computer that came with Windows XP Home edition.  When I start my computer the monitoring of ERROR appears: RUNDLL error loading specified not found \3\DLBUtime.dll module

  I just click 'ok' and he goes, but, as for what it stop popping up everytime I start my computer.

  Can someone help me with this?

  Aprilm,

  You are LuLu5119, who posted a question last August?

  If this isn't the case, you should have started your own thread.  If so (and even if not), you should have responded to questions about Dell printers.

  Assuming that you complain of a "Error loading \3\DLBUtime.dll" message that appears when you start your computer, you should know that the DLBUtime.dll file probably has something to do with the software from Dell which has been partially deleted, but could also be indicative of malware as well as partially withdrawn.

  In both cases, the best way for start you to prevent the message at windows is to download Autoruns http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx

  Install the Autoruns and let it complete the scan of your computer.  Then click on the "Connection" tab and uncheck the following entry:

  Look for an entry that has 'DLBUCATS' in the first column.  If you do not see that, look for "rundll32 \3\dlbutime.dll" in the last column ("path of the Image).

  Uncheck that entry, close Autoruns and restart your computer.  You should get is no longer the message.

  If for any reason, you find later that you need dlbutime.dll running, run Autoruns and check the box. If you decide that you need never again, run Autoruns, right-click on the entry and select Delete.

  As General precautionary measure, in case your entry dlbutime.dll was related to malicious software, rather than the Dell printing software, download the following free scanners:

  MalwareBytes Anti-Malware: http://malwarebytes.org/
  SUPERAntiSpyware Portable: http://superantispyware.com/portablescanner.html

  For MalwareBytes Anti-Malware, download, install, update and run.
  For Portable SAS, follow the instructions on the Web page (note that the instructions assume that you use a different computer to download; if you're not, just make a note of the name of the file).

• Window XP Home edition supports 64-bit computing? hot to set up?

  Window XP Home edition supports 64-bit computing? hot to set up?

  Thank you

  Alex

  See the following article:

  '' Differences with Windows XP Home Edition.
    <>http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb457127.aspx >

  In the "Windows XP Home Edition Overview" section, you will find the following statement:

  Note There is no 64-bit version of Windows XP Edition family.

  HTH,

  JW