can i install xp oem on a complete new build

ace ventura · 31-05-2007, 17:49

i would be greatful if someone could tell me if i can install xp oem on my new build pc,the version is already installed on my old pc which is still in use,someone told me if you replace too many parts you have to buy a new os.My problem is that i have just bought vista home premium 64 bit but i am having second thoughts about it because of driver issues.

nicky munchkin · 31-05-2007, 17:54

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**Cosmo_1847** · 31-05-2007, 18:00

You can install an OEM copy of windows onto another computer but you must remove it from the first computer before you built your new computer or after you have copied all your data across.

nicky munchkin · 31-05-2007, 18:01

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Originally Posted by Cosmo_1847

You can install an OEM copy of windows onto another computer but you must remove it from the first computer before you built your new computer or after you have copied all your data across.

Well okay then, NO unless you buy another copy of Windows for the first computer

Chenks · 31-05-2007, 18:28

i believe the answer is no.. isn't the OEM non-transferrable?

if so, you can't transfer it to another PC. once the original PC dies.. then XP installation dies with it.

[M]uuhh · 31-05-2007, 18:31

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Originally Posted by Chenks

i believe the answer is no.. isn't the OEM non-transferrable?

if so, you can't transfer it to another PC. once the original PC dies.. then XP installation dies with it.

thats vista, XP should be transferable, or at least, it used to be. as i have used mine on new builds when upgrading.

Westy5 · 31-05-2007, 18:35

Agree with Chenks, OEMs are licensed to the build not the person and non-transferable. Retail is transferable as long as it is removed from the initial install

ace ventura · 31-05-2007, 18:47

thank you for helping me .Do you think i should install vista 64bit or leave it untill more drivers are sorted for it.

**Cosmo_1847** · 31-05-2007, 18:52

I have transfered my OEM install from one computer to another with no problems.

Westy5 · 31-05-2007, 18:55

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Originally Posted by Cosmo_1847

I have transfered my OEM install from one computer to another with no problems.

(cough) Oh, you can do it alright (cough), but it's against the OEM licence

nicky munchkin · 31-05-2007, 19:17

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Originally Posted by ace ventura

thank you for helping me .Do you think i should install vista 64bit or leave it untill more drivers are sorted for it.

I'd give it a try if I were you.

movinginthedark · 31-05-2007, 19:34

Vista is pretty stable for a lot of hardware by most accounts. But - on the other hand - it can go desasterously wrong. So it's a bit of a mixed bag really...but it wont hurt to give it a go.

saltynay · 31-05-2007, 19:34

just dual boot

solves all the problems

DarkEntity · 31-05-2007, 20:45

If you check your hardware first, then decide if you actually can get Vista Drivers.

nicky munchkin · 01-06-2007, 18:52

Most modern printers/scanners/graphics cards have vista drivers available by now

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ace ventura New Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5	can i install xp oem on a complete new build i would be greatful if someone could tell me if i can install xp oem on my new build pc,the version is already installed on my old pc which is still in use,someone told me if you replace too many parts you have to buy a new os.My problem is that i have just bought vista home premium 64 bit but i am having second thoughts about it because of driver issues.

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Cosmo_1847 Kiss of death Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 7,695	You can install an OEM copy of windows onto another computer but you must remove it from the first computer before you built your new computer or after you have copied all your data across. __________________ Portfolio

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Cosmo_1847 Kiss of death Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 7,695	I have transfered my OEM install from one computer to another with no problems. __________________ Portfolio

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movinginthedark Trogdor... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: England Posts: 1,523	Vista is pretty stable for a lot of hardware by most accounts. But - on the other hand - it can go desasterously wrong. So it's a bit of a mixed bag really...but it wont hurt to give it a go. __________________ Apple Heart Surgery Fridge Computer: drink stock +4.

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Chenks Registered Trader Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Irvine, Ayrshire Posts: 3,592	i believe the answer is no.. isn't the OEM non-transferrable? if so, you can't transfer it to another PC. once the original PC dies.. then XP installation dies with it.

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Westy5 Space Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,831	Agree with Chenks, OEMs are licensed to the build not the person and non-transferable. Retail is transferable as long as it is removed from the initial install

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ace ventura New Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5	thank you for helping me .Do you think i should install vista 64bit or leave it untill more drivers are sorted for it.

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