upgrading cpu and mobo

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I have 3 computers running XP home, And they all have 350 mhz processors.
I am currently looking to buy 3 barebone systems with 1ghz processors. I
know my hard drive, cd/r drives are probably compatable.

But my main question is will I have problems loading my XP onto the new cpu?
I have my XP disc and activation keys.
I have all my discs for my other programs.

Will this be a easy transition or will I have to contact microsoft for new
activation keys?
 
I assume you bought the 3 copies of XP as stand-alone software, not
preloaded on the old 350 mhz machines.
If that is the case, there is no problem at all. Your keys will work fine.
If not, what brand of computer are they?
 
all the systems use Dell OEM versions of XP.

T. Waters said:
I assume you bought the 3 copies of XP as stand-alone software, not
preloaded on the old 350 mhz machines.
If that is the case, there is no problem at all. Your keys will work fine.
If not, what brand of computer are they?
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Hold on right there!

If you go out and get new bare bones systems or even complete system you
WILL need to get new versions of the Operating System. OEM versions cannot
be relocated to new Mobo / CPU combinations. Basically a change of Mobo is
an upgrade and OEM versions are not licenced for this purpose.

If you get new Mobo / CPU / Memory and then put this into your existing
system box: you will need to perform a repair installation of XP [no matter
even if you had a full retail version of XP].

So now, you should choose to buy a new OEM version of XP for each new Mobo,
or you can buy an Upgrade Edition [one for each].

Once you reconnect all the hardware, boot up from the Upgrade CD or OEM
edition and perform a Repair Installation to set the existing XP
configuration to the new hardware environment.

Whilst you are at the store buying the hardware etc: make sure that you get
the current SP2 version of the XP OEM edition or XP Upgrade Edition.

During the installation you'll need to input your new Product ID and when
complete it will require activation.

After this is complete all the applications and you personal files should
still be available to you exactly as before.
 
The XP you have may be bios-locked to its computer's motherboard, in which
case the XP will not work on the new mobo, but at least try a repair
install, rather than automatically going out and buying 3 new XP's. The
licensing "problem" will not result in prosecution, litigation, a broken
computer, or eternal damnation.
 
Can I find directions to properly do a "repair install" on this site?
I understand most of the basic operations of most parts of the computer,
will I be able to do this myself? Or will I need pro. help?.
 
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