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<blockquote data-quote="Noels" data-source="post: 618635" data-attributes="member: 49942"><p>If the Dell copy is a full copy of XP (not a restore copy), then yes, it should work. But like hexonxonx said above, you'll need the key from the label on the Dell machine. Some XP disks seemed to have their own key, but when Dell installed them, they used a manufacturers OEM key, that's why you have to use the key from the original computer. You may find the original "Certificate of Authenticity" on a MS label on the Dell. That's the real key...</p><p></p><p>I similarly used an OEM copy of XP from an old Dell which I transferred to a home-built computer without any problem, but only after the poor old Dell died <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Just remember to copy the Dell XP key on the sleeve where you keep the install CD so you won't lose it when the Dell goes bye-bye...</p><p></p><p>Also make sure you've taken XP off the old Dell before you use it in Boot Camp - the MS thing, only one computer per license...</p><p></p><p>Noel</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Noels, post: 618635, member: 49942"] If the Dell copy is a full copy of XP (not a restore copy), then yes, it should work. But like hexonxonx said above, you'll need the key from the label on the Dell machine. Some XP disks seemed to have their own key, but when Dell installed them, they used a manufacturers OEM key, that's why you have to use the key from the original computer. You may find the original "Certificate of Authenticity" on a MS label on the Dell. That's the real key... I similarly used an OEM copy of XP from an old Dell which I transferred to a home-built computer without any problem, but only after the poor old Dell died :) Just remember to copy the Dell XP key on the sleeve where you keep the install CD so you won't lose it when the Dell goes bye-bye... Also make sure you've taken XP off the old Dell before you use it in Boot Camp - the MS thing, only one computer per license... Noel [/QUOTE]
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