I would like to know i got another computer with windows 2000 professional and can i still load my windows xp disc on my new computer even though i have already used it before on my old desk top
2007-09-12 15:32:27 · 5 answers · asked by lyn j 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Nope, not without a different cd key. Uncle Bill needs his money too you know...
2007-09-12 15:41:58 · answer #1 · answered by Tom 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you may desire to of asked approximately reinstalling XP professional until now paying for the XP homestead. You in all probability have a backup reproduction of expert on your computer. If no longer, then your computer producer might have provided you with reinstall CDs. loose no count if this is a Dell. some cost 20 dollars or so. undergo in suggestions professional would be supported by ability of Microsoft a lot longer than homestead and there are different alterations which you will pass over. do no longer comprehend what your difficulty is with the computer yet i might wager that a restoration of the OS or removing malware might in all probability placed you decrease back in enterprise without removing your courses, etc. Get some advice from somebody who's knowledgeable approximately computers and save your self countless pointless artwork. you are able to likely return the hot CD or resell in case you haven't any longer opened it or used it.
2016-12-13 07:42:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should. I'd pop in the XP disc. It should auto load and may have a click link where you can over write the Win 2k files with the newer XP ones.
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2007-09-12 15:42:23 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Wizard 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you use that cd key on the win 2k pc you just got it will proabably disable the key on your other machine. I am told there are ways around this but you would have to research them on your own.
Win 98, millenium and 2k allow multiple installs. XP is the first windows that requires "activation" that will only allow 1 install.
2007-09-12 15:54:10 · answer #4 · answered by val_tyr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can. I've done it before. But you can't do that on Vista.
2007-09-12 15:44:21 · answer #5 · answered by goldlv89103 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋