Xp cd question

[MasterFul]

I have an xp cd and it says "Compaq only systems" will this work with an athlon 64 and if not is there any way to make it work ?

 

[jvarszegi]

It should work. I've used an HP WinXP CD with a Dell system, and it worked fine. That stuff is just branding. You'll still need a valid new license key, though.

 

[bsobel]

Originally posted by: MasterFul
I have an xp cd and it says "Compaq only systems" will this work with an athlon 64 and if not is there any way to make it work ?

Depends. You may wind up with all the Compaq addons once you install. Also, the installer won't see the right bios string and will require you to have a valid XP license to use.

Bill

 

[MasterFul]

I have an XP product key and if i have the 6 bootable floppies if they will help