Quick Query on XP OEM

Kev32 · 07-01-2006, 05:33 PM

For my custom built machine back last year I purchased a copy of Windows XP Home OEM. Now another year has passed and I wish to upgrade (due to technical difficulties ¬_¬)

I am replacing the Motherboard/CPU and DVDRW. Will I still be able to use the same copy of XP OEM or will I need to purchase a new copy

BUFF · 08-01-2006, 03:43 AM

The official MS answer is that a new mobo constitutes a new system & therefore requires a new licence.

Kev32 · 09-01-2006, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by BUFF

The official MS answer is that a new mobo constitutes a new system & therefore requires a new licence.

Thanks for the info! I spose MS will be reluctant to reactivate my license if I try phone them and tell them how the original mobo was stuffed hey?

Flibb · 09-01-2006, 02:45 PM

There was a thread on this a while ago, theres a bit in the agrement that if yor MOBO dies you can use the same license.

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