win xp?

[plagued4life]

I want windows xp, but its pretty expensive. If I got a windows xp disk from somebody who has already used it will I be able to put it on my computer or will it not work because the disk and code has already been used?

 

[TheMajor]

Not sure. I think it depends on the version. I have the Dutch version (XP Pro) and it works without any problems although its a copy. I heard lots of people (with English version) cannot login windows without entering a licence.

 

[plagued4life]

Whats the differnce between XP Pro and XP Home? what do you mean without entering a license? license as in the code that windows comes with?

 

[TheMajor]

yes, its a long number, it comes with the CD

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/choosing.asp

 

[plagued4life]

would it work if i put in a license thats already been used or will it say that its already been used?

 

[TheMajor]

Don't know. I never tried it. It is against the forum rules.

 

[plagued4life]

fair enough

 

[Pavlyk]

It won't say anyhing. Trust me the cd key will work.

 

[derrmc]

I want windows xp, but its pretty expensive. If I got a windows xp disk from somebody who has already used it will I be able to put it on my computer or will it not work because the disk and code has already been used?

you might want xp but i'll stay with 2000

 

[ohGrFreak]

man, just buy a copy of OEM XP home, it's cheaper, and then the feds won't be at your door.