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Old 01-29-2007, 12:30 PM
Rock
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Re: OEM Re-Installation Question

"Jerry McBride" wrote

> Ken Blake, MVP wrote:
>
>> 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.
>>

> Wow... another wasted $140.00(us)...


If you want transferability get a retail version. OEM is cheaper and that's
one reason why.

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Old 01-29-2007, 12:30 PM