Obviously the first issue is, is this legal? Can I use a disk provided by another manufacturer on another PC? It's no longer being used on another PC if that helps.
The second issue is the technical one-can it be done, or will the drivers that come with these all-in-one kind of easy use disks cause more problems than it's worth? Or will it simply install XP and nothing more unless I access the drivers from the disk?
The reason I need to know is I'm thinking of installing XP on a system that already has Vista. XP will be installed to seperate Hard Drive.
Cheers in advance!
2007-12-10 02:02:01 · 5 answers · asked by Goatherd 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Hi,
Legal, not it isn't I'm afraid as Microsoft only issue a license for one operating system per PC.
In addition when you connect to the net to register the op system it will check to see if it has already been licensed.
With the later version of the software you can only use it for 30 days without registering....
As for the installation problems the answer is it will probably be OK if the disc is not for a specific type of PC such as a DELL or Acer, as with such it may not have all the drivers you require.
It could work but you may need to download additional drivers to get all the hardware running correctly.
Microsoft's protection system has now gotten to the point that if you change out 3 items of main hardware you have to ring them and tell them that and get a new reg code, that will also apply if you change the motherboard or transfer you disc to a new PC and don't use it on the old one.
They have taken great and intrusive steps to stop pirating of their software, not all to the good as a lot of users think that it is now way over the top!
Arnak
2007-12-10 02:17:25 · answer #1 · answered by Arnak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The issue concerning the CD is simple. The Backup CD does not make your install legal or license your XP install. It may not even work. You need to have a license to be legal. In most cases, I have taken the install of XP using the Valid license I have already purchased. Only running the XP operating system on one computer. BOOT to the CD, see if it wants to allow you to load XP.
The technical question is simple tougher and time consuming. The way I have always installed the XP is making sure that the XP is able to boot. Newer systems will not always allow XP to be run. BIOS setting might need to be changed.
Install the XP operating system on the drive. after installing, make sure the system comes up in XP. If it does not. The BIOS needs to be changed. Minor settings on the BIOS.
Then after getting XP to load, start writing down all the components that are in the system. Type, manufacturer and and part number that you can find. If all the parts are on the mother board, write down any manufactures or part number as well. The first one that you should install is the Network card.
Get to the internet and start "Googling" each item you have listed. Almost all cards have a manufacturer and a driver can be found for almost anything.
Good luck, hope this helps.
2007-12-10 02:24:16 · answer #2 · answered by nevek_1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The backup disk sounds like one of those "restore the entire system to how it was when you bought it" disks. You don't want to use that.
Did you also get an XP disk? Usually, you get both. With the XP disk, you can install on a 2nd computer, then call Microsoft to activate it. Since it's not being used on the first computer, you will be OK.
I would NOT use a system restore disk on the 2nd PC, if that is all you have.
2007-12-10 02:10:36 · answer #3 · answered by Thomas G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you can't just backup one PC to another. You'd need to install Windows 7 on the XP machine instead, using your Windows 7 disks. If you do this, you'd need a separate license key for the second machine, assuming you (or someone else) continue to use the first machine.
2016-05-22 11:29:08 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. No, it's not legal.
2. There will be many software and driver issues.
If you really need a Legal copy of XP you can obtain a OEM copy for about 80 or 90 bucks. Here are a couple of sites that sell OEM copies.
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductList3.jsp
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_slc.asp?CatId=672&Nav=|c:306|&Sort=0&Recs=10
You should also be able to find XP at your local office supply stores and at any good computer repair store.
Be sure to have all of the drivers and software ready. If you don't have the dirvers for your motherboard I would download them first.
2007-12-10 02:13:58 · answer #5 · answered by Ron M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋