Re-install XP Pro on a new computer, my 'old' is dead...

I need to know if I can re - install the copy of XP Pro that I bought my laptop and have re-activated through Microsoft. The original computer I had my XP installed on died.

If your original computer comes with XP was preinstalled and then you most likely have an OEM of XP version.

OEM versions are related to the first computer / motherboard, it is installed on and can not be moved / installed and activated on another computer.

If you have installed a version "Full Retail" of Windows XP, then the answer is Yes you 'can' be able to reinstall it on your new computer. The issue is that most computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Toshiba, Sony, Acer, etc.) is no longer sells model that supports XP (lack of support for Windows XP device drivers). If you build yourself the computer manufactures most of motherboard (ASUS, Gigabyte, etc) still have XP drivers available.

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

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