Reinstalling Windows

[Twiggster]

I'm in the process of building a new p.c. as my old one just doesn't do the trick anymore..and will be raped for spares.
Can I use my (legal) XP install disc for the new p.c.? I have the codes and everything.
I've read you can only register Windows once, but surely what I will do is just the same as a normal reinstall - just on a different machine?

I don't want to buy Vista yet and shops don't sell XP anymore.

Info appreciated, thanks

[MegaSvensk]

You can use it as long as it's a retail copy and not an OEM one (because then it's tied to your current PC.)

[algi]

Prepare everything before.It will take much,much less.
Read and you'll understand.
Get this program:
Bart's Preinstalled Environment (BartPE) bootable live windows CD/DVD < Google for
and WinSP3
Download details: Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and Developers (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5B33B5A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en)
and you speed up a lot.

[Twiggster]

You can use it as long as it's a retail copy and not an OEM one (because then it's tied to your current PC.)

Tusend tak, MegaSvensk - I'm really not sure about my XP disc. My old p.c. was built by someone who is unfortunately no longer here to ask. :(

Just HOW can a disc be tied to a p.c.? Are there certain codes built into the c.d.?

And to algi - thanks for the Bart info, and I'll go there, if my disc wont be accepted! :)

[uggla]

My mate bought his windows xp

he reinstalls it a few times a year no problems.

i just use a copy no way i was gonna pay for it lol

[uggla]

opps double post aint a clue why

[DEAD_MAN_WALKING]

You could keep a copy of your wpa.dbl file. This file can be found in your \windows\system32 folder. After reinstallation replace the wpa.dbl back into the \windows\system32 directory and forget about reactivation.

[uggla]

out of interest are they good copys of vista that update aswell

something i havent looked into

[me067]

yeah i got a good one that updates but i really wouldnt recommend it ... its just not finished


dont know if im allowed to post links

[uggla]

check my profile mate pm me on youtube

please post any info about really interested.

replacing my hd soon so will have 2 drives with different operating systems

[dapxin]

Hi,

There is a way to reterieve your current XP key.

That is all you need to use when you re-image your machine.

I will post the software shortly....let me settle to work.

[Twiggster]

Hi,

There is a way to reterieve your current XP key.

That is all you need to use when you re-image your machine.

I will post the software shortly....let me settle to work.


Veeeeery interesting! Thanks.

[algi]

There is a...magical bean which comes in a sort of jelly:D
Google for Magical Jelly Bean ;)

[dapxin]

There you go for the download SourceForge.net: Downloading ... (http://sourceforge.net/project/downloading.php?groupname=keyfinder&filename=keyfinder.2.0.1.zip&use_mirror=osdn) 7

main site is here Magical Jelly Bean Software - Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder v2.0.1 (http://magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/)

Once you find what your Key is, you pretty much can reinstall XP.

If you have one of those old machines, There is a terrific slim version of XP out there -TinyXP rev9 that gives you the option to reinstall with the most minimal features.

I once kept XP running at 64MB RAM on an old desktop with it. If you need this just use thepiratebay, or Rapidshare...

edit - TinyXP is TinyXP Rev09 - eXPerience (download torrent) - TPB (http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/4206516/TinyXP_Rev09_-_eXPerience)

[Twiggster]

THANK YOU for the info, mate!