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Old 01-28-2007, 12:00 PM
Ken Blake, MVP
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Re: OEM Re-Installation Question

JanS wrote:

> I have a new PC I'd like to transfer my copy of XP-Pro to from an
> older PC. What is the registration procedure with MS?



You may not do this. The single biggest disadvantage of an OEM version is
that its license ties it permanently to the first computer it's installed on
and it can never be moved to another.

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Old 01-28-2007, 12:00 PM