Hello, I have a question regarding Windows XP and upgrading. My plans are to essentially upgrade all the components in my computer. However, I don't have the money to upgrade to all the parts I want now, nor will I have that money anytime soon. So, I plan to upgrade a part here, a couple parts there, etc. I have an OEM version of Windows XP. I know that when I upgrade my motherboard, according to a FAQ from Microsoft's website, that I will then have a new computer. At that point I will need to purchase another copy of Windows.
Short term, my goal is to buy a new hard drive, uninstall Windows from my old hard drive and install the Windows I have now on the new hard drive. Afterward I will copy everything over from the old hard drive, reformat the drive, and retire the old hard drive. After awhile I will have all new parts in my computer including a new motherboard and case. At that point I will be able to rebuild my old computer (the computer I have now). Also, by then I will have purchased a new copy of Windows XP (or the new OS coming out). So, in the end I will have two computers.
Now, I am wondering if it completely legal to reinstall my existing copy of Windows XP on that first reformatted old hard drive which will be in the original computer with all the original parts in it. As far as I can tell this ought to be completely legal as in the end the copy of Windows I am trying to reinstall will be reinstalled on the original computer. So, I should be able to get an activated key from Microsoft and have this be completely legal correct? Thanks
Short term, my goal is to buy a new hard drive, uninstall Windows from my old hard drive and install the Windows I have now on the new hard drive. Afterward I will copy everything over from the old hard drive, reformat the drive, and retire the old hard drive. After awhile I will have all new parts in my computer including a new motherboard and case. At that point I will be able to rebuild my old computer (the computer I have now). Also, by then I will have purchased a new copy of Windows XP (or the new OS coming out). So, in the end I will have two computers.
Now, I am wondering if it completely legal to reinstall my existing copy of Windows XP on that first reformatted old hard drive which will be in the original computer with all the original parts in it. As far as I can tell this ought to be completely legal as in the end the copy of Windows I am trying to reinstall will be reinstalled on the original computer. So, I should be able to get an activated key from Microsoft and have this be completely legal correct? Thanks