win xp home networking question

[skullshivers]

i built a new computer .... i used the same xp home disk as my old computer

now before you guys start telling me this is immoral and its stealing and its wrong.... i know and i FULLY INTEND TO FORMAT THE OLD COMPUTER AS SOON AS I CAN GET THE DATA OFF OF IT!!!! AND I HAVE NOT USED IT SINCE I BUILT THE NEW BOX!!

im going to install linux on the old computer but i need to transfer a bunch of stuff (about 30-40 gb) to the new box before i can format it

well my question is if i network the 2 boxes together will it invalidate my cd key? i dont want to have to buy an external hard drive just to transfer some files. if so could i change my key so i could do this? yes i know changing the key is also immoral and wrong and stealing .. but i will format it as soon as im done transfering!!! I DO NOT INTEND TO USE THE SAME XP DISK ON 2 BOXES!!

 

[n0cmonkey]

You could take the disk out of the old system and put it in the new system to trasfer the data.

I don't think there should be any issues with the cd key stuff. I haven't heard anything about those kinds of issues, but I don't look for information on it.

Remember to look at this thread

 

[skullshivers]

You could take the disk out of the old system and put it in the new system to trasfer the data.

then i still have the same xp key talking to each other... IF it does invalidate the key then i dont see how putting the old drive in the new system would be any different than networking them

 

[n0cmonkey]

Originally posted by: skullshivers

You could take the disk out of the old system and put it in the new system to trasfer the data.

then i still have the same xp key talking to each other... IF it does invalidate the key then i dont see how putting the old drive in the new system would be any different than networking them

Putting them both in the same system almost makes you legal.

It shouldn't be an issue.

<- trying oh so hard not to flame.

 

[skullshivers]

lol i appreciate the restraint ... i assure you that im not trying to 'beat the system' .. i just want to transfer files and then i'll format like a good, law abiding citizen ... ive heard that it will invalidate your key if you network em or dual boot for that matter... honestly i dont want to buy an external HDD and i damn sure dont want to burn 40gb to a stack of cd's

 

[n0cmonkey]

Get a DVD burner. They're great for backups, and you should be backing up your data anyhow.

There have been posters here that have activated one copy on two machines without issue. I'm guessing they were networked, but I don't know for sure.