Re: Re-using my copies of XP pro -- PCTECH

If it's XP Pro retail (vs. XP Pro OEM) then you can transfer the
license.  But pretty much all OEM licenses cannot be transferred.

If you're XP Pro is Retail, watch Bensbargains.net or techbargains.com
for a deal on a Dell (or other) that comes sans OS then use your copy on
it.

As I build my own machines most of the time, I buy XP Pro OEM (and other
OEM stuff) for about $135 from buycheapsoftware.com.  Considering the
price point, it's cheap enough that I don't mind rebuying it 3 or 4
years later when I build a new box.


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-----Original Message-----
From: pctech-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:pctech-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Mark Villa
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 6:43 AM
To: pctech@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [PCTECH] Re-using my copies of XP pro

I am at a point where the hardware is getting old. I only have a few
PC's Would like to get a couple of boxes and re-use my XP pro licenses.

Just as an example, mine are Dell proovided but I am not brand crazy.

My guess is, I can only buy Dell's to re-install from my existing XP PRO
Dell CD over a copy of XP Home (default shipped). And if I am lucky, the
license is valid on the newer box. (and I am never lucky) if I have to
pay $99 dollars to refresh the XP Pro license stamp, it is not worth the
trouble.

Anyone doing this sort of thing in a planned fashion? with any brand?

I think Dell charges $149 on top of a copy of XP Home. This has been a
cash cow for sure.

I am a little in the dark on XP Pro licensing and how the un-rich &
un-famous save some bucks and stay up to date on the hardware side.

In other words, is it better to buy a copy -or- a 5-pack of XP Pro for
hardware and just wipe what is shipped? or are new boxes so specific the
HAL they are using is only on their CD and hard to find?

My view is,  $149 dollars is pricey if I am the only dummy paying it,
yet not bad if it does not require me to do anything when delivered,
since time is money.

--
Mark Villa
Summerville, SC
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