Possible to install Dell XP Pro on new build?

[spazo]

I have a copy of Win Xp Pro which I was given free by Dell and as far as I know, it has never been installed on another computer. I read the terms of the EULA and I don't recall about it saying that it HAD to be installed on a Dell, just that it needed to be activated by MS after 30 days. Now I'm not a very attentive reader and I only skimed through the EULA but I would like to know the opinions of people more knowledeable than me...

 

[Loop2kil]

as long as your not installing it on more than 1 machine i see no problems with it myself

 

[mechBgon]

The EULA's terms are what count, legally speaking. But this page might help if you get lost in the EULA: do's and don'ts.

 

[spazo]

Thanks for the responses but the thing is, the Dell Xp Pro was never installed on a computer...it was just mailed to me as a freebie...

 

[mechBgon]

If what you want is opinions on the legality of using it, post its EULA here and let's look at it.

 

[tiap]

I guess it depends on "why and for what purpose" Dell sent you the copy of xp. I suppose your new machine could be deemed the "original", but I'm sure you will find out at activation time.