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flame607
10-12-2005, 12:55 PM
i am going to build a new rig and i was wondering if anyone knows if i could build one without buying a new windows. i have windows installed on a hd from an older rig and i want to know if maybe i could transfer windows onto my new hd or if it would be easier to buy a new one.

ps the old one is the pro version and i dont wanna waste it
majistic
10-12-2005, 01:15 PM
just burin it as an .iso
Just Learnin'
10-12-2005, 09:38 PM
From what I have seen it has to remain with the original motherboard if it is OEM. Any other components can be changed except that to pass validation. Correct me if I am wrong someone? :scratch:
flexkill
10-12-2005, 09:44 PM
no you can make it work...if it's a full OEM version. Go to microsofts website and search for how to make an SP2 slipstream CD. Follow the instructions and install the slipstream on your new rig. Then when you have to activate windows...you will have to call the number on your screen that will come up as the old KEY wont be any good. When you call them ....just tell them you had a harddrive failure and you replaced it....then they will give you a new CD key :thumb:....YOU MUST HAVE THE ORIGINAL KEY CODE!!! :yup: :beer:
flame607
10-13-2005, 04:37 AM
hmmm... now to find out where i put the keycode :scratch:.... :lol:
flexkill
10-13-2005, 09:54 AM
hmmm... now to find out where i put the keycode :scratch:.... :lol:
:rolleyes:
krazyndn411
10-13-2005, 05:56 PM
hmmm... now to find out where i put the keycode :scratch:.... :lol:
They are usually pasted on the top your case or in the owner's manual.
flexkill
10-13-2005, 09:07 PM
They are usually pasted on the top your case or in the owner's manual.
Thanks for being helpful, but i don't quite think thats what he meant ;)
krazyndn411
10-14-2005, 11:40 PM
Are we allosed to post those sites? ;)
flexkill
10-16-2005, 07:07 AM
Are we allosed to post those sites? ;)
NO.
krazyndn411
10-16-2005, 04:10 PM
No need to get your knickers in a twist....i've always wanted to say that :hide:

i was only kidding!
flexkill
10-17-2005, 07:06 AM
No need to get your knickers in a twist....i've always wanted to say that :hide:

i was only kidding!
lol...dont worry knickers are not twisted ;) :p :beer:
Space-Junky
10-25-2005, 03:09 AM
I do have a solution for this... you will be able to registrate a fresh and valid copy :)
of XP pro Just PM me
Jeff7181
10-25-2005, 05:30 AM
I have an OEM XP Pro and I've changed motherboards 3 times and didn't have a problem. Just had to call to activate... used the original CD key that came with it... don't know why others have problems...