S sssshaun Baseband Member Messages 32 Apr 22, 2008 #1 Hi, i own the Dell xps720 and im on Vista Ultimate, My old machine was the Dell Dimensions 5000, on which I had XP sp2.. question is... If i format my current machine can I use the same disk from my old machine to load windows? thanks in advance, Shaun.
Hi, i own the Dell xps720 and im on Vista Ultimate, My old machine was the Dell Dimensions 5000, on which I had XP sp2.. question is... If i format my current machine can I use the same disk from my old machine to load windows? thanks in advance, Shaun.
KSoD Call me Mak or K, Mod Emeritus Messages 35,644 Location C:\ Apr 22, 2008 #2 No. It would be illegal and against the EULA and Terms of Service. You will need to purchase a new serial for XP.
No. It would be illegal and against the EULA and Terms of Service. You will need to purchase a new serial for XP.
xpedient In Runtime Messages 163 Location Philippines Apr 22, 2008 #3 What if he does install it, regardless of a new serial, how would Microsoft know? just curious...
KSoD Call me Mak or K, Mod Emeritus Messages 35,644 Location C:\ Apr 22, 2008 #4 It sends information about your system to them. If it does not match what they have on file when he goes to activate it. They will know that it is pirated.
It sends information about your system to them. If it does not match what they have on file when he goes to activate it. They will know that it is pirated.
OP OP S sssshaun Baseband Member Messages 32 Apr 22, 2008 #5 so where would be the cheapest place to get a copy of xp?
carnageX Private Joker, Staff member Messages 25,056 Location Oregon Apr 22, 2008 #6 Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows XP Home With SP2B 1 Pack - Operating Systems
KSoD Call me Mak or K, Mod Emeritus Messages 35,644 Location C:\ Apr 22, 2008 #7 Well that depends. Since you are from the UK you can not get it from new egg. You will have to use Google.co.uk to fin donline realitors around you.
Well that depends. Since you are from the UK you can not get it from new egg. You will have to use Google.co.uk to fin donline realitors around you.
carnageX Private Joker, Staff member Messages 25,056 Location Oregon Apr 22, 2008 #8 How'd you know he was from the UK? lol, a different thread?
KSoD Call me Mak or K, Mod Emeritus Messages 35,644 Location C:\ Apr 22, 2008 #9 Benefits of being a Mod. Can get access to IP addresses.
carnageX Private Joker, Staff member Messages 25,056 Location Oregon Apr 22, 2008 #10 Makaveli213 said: Benefits of being a Mod. Can get access to IP addresses. Click to expand... Cheater =P.
Makaveli213 said: Benefits of being a Mod. Can get access to IP addresses. Click to expand... Cheater =P.