can you transfer the windows xp license?

[PSUstoekl]

I know this is probably a pretty stupid question, but I don't feel like reading EULA's today, so I'll just ask you guys...If I build a new computer, can I transfer the license over?

 

[Lord Banshee]

If it is OEM i don't think so Legally? BUt what stops you from telling MS that you upgraded that same computer.. They can't tell you that you didn't do that.

Retail yes nomatter what

 

[PSUstoekl]

i have a windows xp installation disc...can i just use that on the new (built by me) computer and use the same little 10-digit code or whatever? hmm...i think this might be a nice way of hamstringing billy gates.

 

[Valkerie]

that's illegal to use one CD key on two computers unless it's a corporate CD key and you have already contracted with Microsoft to install Win XP on "X" amount of computers. Microsoft will always know if a computer has a CD key duplicated, because when you connect the Internet, information is exploited from your Windows XP machine to Microsoft. Also, a friend of mines told me that if two computers are networked with the same CD keys, one or both will just shut off immediately.
go do yourself a favor and get a legal version for the other comp

besides, not conecting to the Internet means that you don't register your copy of WinXP, which means 30 days, and after 30 days your OS will not let you have any fun with it

 

[PSUstoekl]

yes, valkerie, i do understand that...it's just that i plan on basically pitching my old computer. if i do a HD wipe on the old pc, will the activation code work anew on the built-from-scratch pc?

 

[spherrod]

Originally posted by: PSUstoekl
yes, valkerie, i do understand that...it's just that i plan on basically pitching my old computer. if i do a HD wipe on the old pc, will the activation code work anew on the built-from-scratch pc?

If it doesn't call Microsoft and they will reactive that copy of Windows XP

 

[wpshooter]

Valkerie:

Is this something that is new in the XP version that is not present in older OS versions or are you kidding about this ?

Thanks.

 

[pcgeek11]

Originally posted by: Valkerie
Microsoft will always know if a computer has a CD key duplicated, because when you connect the Internet, information is exploited from your Windows XP machine to Microsoft.

I this is a Urban Myth

a friend of mines told me that if two computers are networked with the same CD keys, one or both will just shut off immediately.

This is not true as I have in the past had two computers networked with the same key and they worked together with no problems.

But you should get a legit key!

pcgeek11

 

[Stumps]

Originally posted by: Valkerie
that's illegal to use one CD key on two computers unless it's a corporate CD key and you have already contracted with Microsoft to install Win XP on "X" amount of computers. Microsoft will always know if a computer has a CD key duplicated, because when you connect the Internet, information is exploited from your Windows XP machine to Microsoft. Also, a friend of mines told me that if two computers are networked with the same CD keys, one or both will just shut off immediately.
go do yourself a favor and get a legal version for the other comp

besides, not conecting to the Internet means that you don't register your copy of WinXP, which means 30 days, and after 30 days your OS will not let you have any fun with it

No, using the same product key on multiple machine running on the net at the same time will not result in a shut down, I have 8 PC's networked together using a single licence copy of windows XP pro, which has been activated via phone on all 8 computers, I used the SP2 caused a crash excuse to get each copy activated. they all work fina and can even retreive updates at the same time using seperate Internet connection.

You can keep you old copy running and just tell microsoft that SP2 killed the installation, and activate on your new PC, it's pretty dodgy but it works...and it save having to pay the criminal prices that M$ Charges

 

[tm37]

Originally posted by: Stumps

Originally posted by: Valkerie
that's illegal to use one CD key on two computers unless it's a corporate CD key and you have already contracted with Microsoft to install Win XP on "X" amount of computers. Microsoft will always know if a computer has a CD key duplicated, because when you connect the Internet, information is exploited from your Windows XP machine to Microsoft. Also, a friend of mines told me that if two computers are networked with the same CD keys, one or both will just shut off immediately.
go do yourself a favor and get a legal version for the other comp

besides, not conecting to the Internet means that you don't register your copy of WinXP, which means 30 days, and after 30 days your OS will not let you have any fun with it

No, using the same product key on multiple machine running on the net at the same time will not result in a shut down, I have 8 PC's networked together using a single licence copy of windows XP pro, which has been activated via phone on all 8 computers, I used the SP2 caused a crash excuse to get each copy activated. they all work fina and can even retreive updates at the same time using seperate Internet connection.

You can keep you old copy running and just tell microsoft that SP2 killed the installation, and activate on your new PC, it's pretty dodgy but it works...and it save having to pay the criminal prices that M$ Charges

It is always Cheaper to Steal than buy

 

[Stumps]

Originally posted by: tm37

Originally posted by: Stumps

Originally posted by: Valkerie
that's illegal to use one CD key on two computers unless it's a corporate CD key and you have already contracted with Microsoft to install Win XP on "X" amount of computers. Microsoft will always know if a computer has a CD key duplicated, because when you connect the Internet, information is exploited from your Windows XP machine to Microsoft. Also, a friend of mines told me that if two computers are networked with the same CD keys, one or both will just shut off immediately.
go do yourself a favor and get a legal version for the other comp

besides, not conecting to the Internet means that you don't register your copy of WinXP, which means 30 days, and after 30 days your OS will not let you have any fun with it

No, using the same product key on multiple machine running on the net at the same time will not result in a shut down, I have 8 PC's networked together using a single licence copy of windows XP pro, which has been activated via phone on all 8 computers, I used the SP2 caused a crash excuse to get each copy activated. they all work fina and can even retreive updates at the same time using seperate Internet connection.

You can keep you old copy running and just tell microsoft that SP2 killed the installation, and activate on your new PC, it's pretty dodgy but it works...and it save having to pay the criminal prices that M$ Charges

It is always Cheaper to Steal than buy

you try paying over AU$600 for licences

 

[tm37]

Originally posted by: Stumps

Originally posted by: tm37

Originally posted by: Stumps

Originally posted by: Valkerie
that's illegal to use one CD key on two computers unless it's a corporate CD key and you have already contracted with Microsoft to install Win XP on "X" amount of computers. Microsoft will always know if a computer has a CD key duplicated, because when you connect the Internet, information is exploited from your Windows XP machine to Microsoft. Also, a friend of mines told me that if two computers are networked with the same CD keys, one or both will just shut off immediately.
go do yourself a favor and get a legal version for the other comp

besides, not conecting to the Internet means that you don't register your copy of WinXP, which means 30 days, and after 30 days your OS will not let you have any fun with it

No, using the same product key on multiple machine running on the net at the same time will not result in a shut down, I have 8 PC's networked together using a single licence copy of windows XP pro, which has been activated via phone on all 8 computers, I used the SP2 caused a crash excuse to get each copy activated. they all work fina and can even retreive updates at the same time using seperate Internet connection.

You can keep you old copy running and just tell microsoft that SP2 killed the installation, and activate on your new PC, it's pretty dodgy but it works...and it save having to pay the criminal prices that M$ Charges

It is always Cheaper to Steal than buy

you try paying over AU$600 for licences

What is the exchange rate?

Anyway If MS has overpriced it's product for Austrialian used why not switch to Linux?

Belive me I don't like that I pay $140 for OEM Xp or $300 for Office.

I am however trying to learn linux and hopefully my next system will be windows FREE 😉

What you fail to realize is that by Stealing XP you do some damage but not mearly as much as if you were to switch over to Linux and buy Linux apps and SHOW microsoft that you do have other choices.

 

[Stumps]

but linux is crap..and i don't wish to learn how to use it, it is far easier just to pay $600 for one licence and $1200 for office and get MY full use of them, Its not like they are being given to anybody else, just my computers on my private network.

 

[tm37]

Originally posted by: Stumps
but linux is crap..and i don't wish to learn how to use it, it is far easier just to pay $600 for one licence and $1200 for office and get MY full use of them, Its not like they are being given to anybody else, just my computers on my private network.

I actually like linux better for alot of things (loading drivers is not one of them.)

But the license you pay for is for 1 computer so IF you disagree with the pricing DON'T Use it.

It is not like you don't have other choices. Why do you have so many computers?

I have 5 paid for licenses for XP and I use my system for when the buddies get together for a lan party. I only have office on three computers though.

 

[mechBgon]

Originally posted by: PSUstoekl
I know this is probably a pretty stupid question, but I don't feel like reading EULA's today, so I'll just ask you guys...If I build a new computer, can I transfer the license over?

From the wording of the question, it sounds as though you care whether it's legit or not, rather than just whether you could get away with doing it. Microsoft tried to clarify it in everyday language on this page, see if that helps.