windows xp home edition

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I loaded xp on two computers and now I need to remove 1
and purchase another xp home. Can I put the new copy
over the old instead of removing it and having to
reinstall all of my other software.
 
HOW TO: Change the Product Key at the Time of Activation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;810892&Product=winxp

Additional Licenses for Windows XP Home Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.asp

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|I loaded xp on two computers and now I need to remove 1
| and purchase another xp home. Can I put the new copy
| over the old instead of removing it and having to
| reinstall all of my other software.
 
In theory you can but I wouldn't recommend it.
Your saying you installed on both computers using the same license?
I would say your better off to do a clean install.
 
most computers come with a tipe of windows on it but yes and no u need to custom it or just get read of one and use one as a seaver
 
I loaded xp on two computers and now I need to remove 1
and purchase another xp home. Can I put the new copy
over the old instead of removing it and having to
reinstall all of my other software.
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No need, you can install one copy twice and be legal as long a you own
two licenses so do nothing. If there's an activation problem, activate
over the phone, tell them you own two copies but used the same key to
install both.

Wanna bet others have done the same thing?
 
That is true unless you downloaded a activation hack in which case you still
need to reinstall Windows and Re-activate.

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If I can help you I will.
If you can help me thanks.
 
That is true unless you downloaded a activation hack in which case
you still need to reinstall Windows and Re-activate.
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I'm probably wrong but I always ass-u-me that those who post here are
talking asking LEGAL copies of software?

Of course, I believe in the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus, also....
 
XS11E said:
I'm probably wrong but I always ass-u-me that those who post here are
talking asking LEGAL copies of software?

Of course, I believe in the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus, also....
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That's something I most definitely wouldn't ass-u-me.
Besides the op already admitted having installed it on two computers.
I am not saying a hack was usd to activate but it definitely could have
been.
There is no Easter Bunny & Santa Claus??? OMG! I'm devistated!

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