windows xp activation?

Question

i am going to build a new computer and when you install your
OS and it is OEM you can use only on one mobo. Here is the thing could I get the computer set up and than intall the windows and use it for the 30 days to make sure every thing is working fine WITHOUT actiavting windos would i be able to use it on another motherboard it that one would stop working in the 30 days and be able to actavte it on the new board?

Answer 1

as long as you don't activate it, you shouldn't have a problem, that's how i interpret this site: http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/wpa.php

search for WPA (windows product activation) for more info

http://labmice.techtarget.com/windowsxp/Install/wpa.htm
http://download.microsoft.com/download/2/1/6/21654b16-6c81-4d96-9390-5203cd43d07d/WindowsProductActivationTechnicalMarketBulletin.doc
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/302806

Answer 2

Microsoft will ask you to flow out and purchase a clean replica or pay over the telephone and get an activation key. If the product became unopened, there could be a sticky label interior the field which you're meant to adhere on the pc to remind you of the activation key. this is the place your activation secret is. it is likewise on the CD field of the OS. If that key isn't got here across, touch the vendor and report abuse to Ebay if no passable respond comes from him. you are able to a minimum of get you funds back. a sturdy suggestion, on no account purchase Os from Ebay, they're the two pretend copies or the license has been utilized by making use of somebody else as nicely.

Answer 3

Some manufacturers will only allow windows to install on that exact computer. I gave my emachines to my mom, and had to install all the original hardware to get windows to install.....
You can try, just dont run more than one copy, this will cause you to have to call their 800 number to get a new activation number for windows......