How do I transfer a licensed copy to a new pc?

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I have a WinXP Pro Upgrade version that I am not using
anymore, because I sold the pc that it was on. How do I
activate the reinstalled OS on a different PC? If I
activate it on the new PC I suspect it will give me some
message that it is already activated.

Is there a phone number to call, site or will the
activation on the new pc prompt me through it correctly?

Greg
 
As long as you removed Windows XP from the computer that you
sold, then proceed to install XP on your new computer. If the activation
procedure should not succeed, select the "activate by telephone" method
to obtain a new activation code (free-of-charge).

If you did not remove Windows XP from the sold computer, then
you'll need to purchase a new license (Product Key) for the new
installation.

--
Nicholas

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| I have a WinXP Pro Upgrade version that I am not using
| anymore, because I sold the pc that it was on. How do I
| activate the reinstalled OS on a different PC? If I
| activate it on the new PC I suspect it will give me some
| message that it is already activated.
|
| Is there a phone number to call, site or will the
| activation on the new pc prompt me through it correctly?
|
| Greg
 
Thanks for the response, Nicholas, Yes WinXP was removed
from the computer that I sold. I think I'll use the
telephone procedure, that way I know it will work.
Greg
 
| Thanks for the response, Nicholas, Yes WinXP was removed
| from the computer that I sold. I think I'll use the
| telephone procedure, that way I know it will work.

Don't assume that you'll need to make any phone calls. If it's been more than
120 days since you last activated that copy of XP, everything should go just as
it did with your original installation. If it's been less than 120 days, you'll
be told if you need to call Microsoft once the activation phase starts. You'll
also be provided with a toll-free number.

Larc



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I have a WinXP Pro Upgrade version that I am not using
anymore, because I sold the pc that it was on. How do I
activate the reinstalled OS on a different PC? If I
activate it on the new PC I suspect it will give me some
message that it is already activated.

Is there a phone number to call, site or will the
activation on the new pc prompt me through it correctly?

Greg
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You just do it as before. Early on in the whole "activation" thing,
MS said that they wouldn't have a problem with people re-activating
the same copy a "reasonable" number of times within a time frame.
They didn't specify the number of times that would be reasonable
before questioning it, or the time frame, but you can certainly
reactivate WinXP.

You would have to if you were to upgrade a major component in the
system anyways. For example, the motherboard.

This, of course, leads to my original concern, which was never
addressed. What happens when Microsoft declares XP a dead OS and cuts
off support for it? XP is an OS that can't even function for long
without MS support (specifically activation).
 
Thanks for the response, Nicholas, Yes WinXP was removed
from the computer that I sold. I think I'll use the
telephone procedure, that way I know it will work.
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No need to do that. Just activate normally. It will either work
(if it's over 120 days) or fail (under 120 days). If it fails, it
will then prompt you to activate to telephone call.

--
Ken Blake
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MCheu said:
You just do it as before. Early on in the whole "activation" thing,
MS said that they wouldn't have a problem with people re-activating
the same copy a "reasonable" number of times within a time frame.
They didn't specify the number of times that would be reasonable
before questioning it, or the time frame, but you can certainly
reactivate WinXP.

You would have to if you were to upgrade a major component in the
system anyways. For example, the motherboard.

This, of course, leads to my original concern, which was never
addressed. What happens when Microsoft declares XP a dead OS and cuts
off support for it? XP is an OS that can't even function for long
without MS support (specifically activation).
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Hi MCheu

Before XP was officially released, there was a discussion about this
situation and MS stated that a way would be provided to disable the WPA when
XP is no longer supported. The license for XP is in perpetuity.
--
Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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Hi MCheu

Before XP was officially released, there was a discussion about this
situation and MS stated that a way would be provided to disable the WPA when
XP is no longer supported. The license for XP is in perpetuity.
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Actual They will have no choice to disable the wpa when they stop
supporting it. Otherwise, they could face class action lawsuit down
the road.

My main concern, When you reformat and reinstall after they stop
supporting it. I hope this patch would work with that as well as any
hardware upgrades after the patch is installed.


What they may do is issue a home or pro volume license real cheap.


Of course all the above is my opinion.


Greg P Rozelle
No derogatory comments were meant against Microsoft
 
Greg said:
Actual They will have no choice to disable the wpa when they stop
supporting it. Otherwise, they could face class action lawsuit down
the road.

My main concern, When you reformat and reinstall after they stop
supporting it. I hope this patch would work with that as well as any
hardware upgrades after the patch is installed.


What they may do is issue a home or pro volume license real cheap.


Of course all the above is my opinion.


Greg P Rozelle
No derogatory comments were meant against Microsoft
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Hi Greg

My point was that the issue of the Support Life Cycle for XP ending was
planned when the WPA was first proposed and implemented. It will not cost
anything to apply whatever patch is released to disable the WPA, when it
becomes available. However, this period for XP is still several years in the
future.

Windows XP Professional
Product Availability: December 31, 2001
Mainstream Support: December 31, 2001 - December 31, 2006
Extended Support: December 31, 2006 - December 31, 2008
End of Life: December 31, 2009

Windows XP Home Edition
Product Availability: December 31, 2001
Mainstream Support: December 31, 2001 - December 31, 2006
End of Life: December 31, 2007
--
Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

Please reply to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
 
Greg said:
Thanks for the response, Nicholas, Yes WinXP was removed
from the computer that I sold. I think I'll use the
telephone procedure, that way I know it will work.
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If it is more than 120 days since you activated it previously it will
go through on the Net just like before. And you have 30 days in which
to do so. Get on the net; go to
Start - All Programs - Accessories - System Tools - Activate Windows
and take the Activate on the Internet now - which takes a few seconds.
Only if it does not go through need you fall back on phoning
 
To the OP, just selling the old computer doesn't allow you
to reinstall the OS. You had to remove the OS, at least
back to the point where you did the upgrade.


| Greg wrote:
| > I have a WinXP Pro Upgrade version that I am not using
| > anymore, because I sold the pc that it was on. How do I
| > activate the reinstalled OS on a different PC? If I
| > activate it on the new PC I suspect it will give me some
| > message that it is already activated.
| >
| > Is there a phone number to call, site or will the
| > activation on the new pc prompt me through it correctly?
| >
| > Greg
|
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