Installation hard drive with Windows XP operating system in another computer

Why can't I remove the hard drive with Windows XP already active and install in another computer?

No, you need to reinstall the operating system.  However, if XP and vista came with the computer as OEM software, it cannot be legally activated.  The reason why it does not is the difference in hardware.

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