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More info?)
First time I have had to do this. Interesting info at aumha.org
"Bruce Chambers" <bchambers@cable0ne.n3t> wrote in message
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> Brian wrote:
>> What is the best way to move an activated copy of XP pro to a completely
>> different (new) machine and retain the activation. On the old machine I
>> will put another operating system and give it away.
>
>
> Assuming a retail license (OEM licenses are not legitimately
> transferable), simply remove WinXP from the computer it is currently on
> and then install it on the new computer. If it's been more than 120 days
> since you last activated that specific Product Key, the you'll most likely
> be able to activate via the Internet without problem. If it's been less,
> you might have to make a 5 minute phone call.
>
> Here are the facts pertaining to activation:
>
> Piracy Basics - Microsoft Product Activation
> http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/basics/activation/
>
> Windows Product Activation (WPA)
>
http://www.aumha.org/a/wpa.htm
>
>
>
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> Bruce Chambers
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