If I can get a used full windows xp home can I use it or dose it need to be new. I'm not sure if I can use a used one or dose it need to be new do to the hole deal with key codes.
2007-02-03 20:04:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
wont work u cant installl xp on different computers
it will recognize a different motherboard and processor. and u have to have the product key. and it has to be activated, just get a new one. trust me.
2007-02-03 20:07:32 · answer #1 · answered by Matt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you get a valid serial key with it, your fine. but if the key has been passed around alot, microsoft has likely blacklisted, and it is no longer a genuine key.
of there is no key, the copy is useless.
the problem with buying an extra key is: at least online anyway, you must provide the "original" key that came when you "purchased" the original.
2007-02-04 04:08:19 · answer #2 · answered by huntertb1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might be able to use it. If it prompts you to call the 1-800 number to register it and easily tell them you bought the disk from a friend and it is yours now. I had to do this and they walked me through entering a new activation code :) Works fine :)
2007-02-04 04:08:39 · answer #3 · answered by Timothy L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows XP requires activation (online or on the phone). Once it is activated ("used") it can not be re-activated.
In short, dont go for a "used" XP package. It is also illegal!
2007-02-04 04:07:35 · answer #4 · answered by SHamza 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have your own legitimate key then you can use any cd to install it
or
you can by a key and cd second hand quite legally
2007-02-04 04:07:55 · answer #5 · answered by cool_clearwater 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋