Re: [Thinkpad] Moving XP key to another PC?

The key on the sticker on the bottom of your PC won't work as a
product activation key. Get Magic Jelly Bean (sounds corny, but it
works like a charm) to recover the ACTUAL product key from your
current XP install. http://www.magicaljellybean.com/

On Nov 19, 2007 10:35 AM, Scott Matthews <scott@turnstyle.com> wrote:
> The XP installer wouldn't take the key from the other PC -- any other
> suggestions?
>
> If it's impossible -- if I get the XP downgrade, would I be able to use that
> key? (seems like I'd get the same rejection)
>
> thanks, -Scott
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> > Yes, if the discs will install... if you mean, will it work.
> >
> > However, Microsoft's official policy is that Windows is linked to the
> > motherboard, and the product ID tag is considered non-removable.. So their
> > official position is that it is not a legal install. Lawyers would argue
> > this in your favor.
> >
> > Unless it is a very new model (Microsoft is already leaning on LeNovo)
> then
> > the Windows discs will work, and they will not be detected since it has
> not
> > been previously installed.
> >
> >
> > RayBay
> >
> > On Nov 19, 2007 7:56 AM, Scott Matthews <scott@turnstyle.com> wrote:
> >
> > > If I have a Thinkpad that came with an XP preload, and if I don't use XP
> > > on
> > > it anymore -- can I use an XP CD to install XP onto another Thinkpad,
> and
> > > use the XP key from the first?
> > >
> > > If not, is there any way to do such a thing?
> > >
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Received on Mon Nov 19 10:46:19 2007