XP oem on Emachine

[kln19]

can i install an oem copy of XP on a Emachine and use the key on back of the computer ?

 

[nerp]

Yup.

 

[RebateMonger]

You won't be able to Active it online. You'll need to call Microsoft to ask for Activation after you've done the install.

 

[zacharace]

You'll have to use the eMachines OEM CD, but yeah, should be doable.

 

[Dahak]

from my experience with pretty much any pre-built computer, you can use an oem install disk with the key that is on the computer, as for the activation, i have had times where it works over the internet, other times i have had to call which only takes about 5min