Retail CD 4. OEM x64 CD 5. OEM CD 6. Manufacturer specific that means a disc for each manufacturer e. I can't speak for other manufacturers I don't know, but every Dell disc I've used in a Dell has worked. Does any one know if this would work: 1. Use the same installation disk and key for all computers. Before connecting to Microsoft's Windows validation server, change the key you installed Windows with to the key on the computer's COA sticker.
Restart to be sure the registry is updated to the new key. Click to expand So he could install all with the same key and still have that part be legal, if the VLK was still under the amount of licenses bought..
But he was going to change it before activation anyway But to answer whether you can change it after using a VLK, you were right, it won't work.
It is still dependent on the original disk type used to install. Fortunately, if the OP is really set on doing this, you could obtain XP OEM install disks from various manufacturers from places like piratebay. Of course doing this involves risks of getting something nasty included.
And it may be of questionable legality actually downloading them.. That is not something I'd want to do though,. You must log in or register to reply here. Similar threads D. Speed up loading DVD with hughe numbers of files that contains totally new unknown icons for windows. That isnt really a question. However, you paid for the license to use WindowsXP on one computer, you do not own the software. There are mutliple computer licenses available at a higher price if you wish to get one.
Will Windows XP stop working if I dont activate it? If the 30 days passes without activation. Yes, provided you or your business are defined as a qualified educational users, these are:. There is no difference between the actual CDs except retail comes in a box. Two years from the date of Vistas release, Microsoft will stop providing security updates and support for XP Home. If I resell my version of Windows XP Home Edition, which was once activated on my laptop but is no longer installed there, will the buyer be able to activate it?
Please log in again. This is optional, but recommended for public computers. Select your time zone. Choose your network settings. If you are installing Windows XP in a corporate or academic environment, check with the system administrator, though Typical Settings will most likely work.
You can typically leave the workgroup name set to default. Wait for the installation to finalize. This will only take a few minutes, and the computer will reboot when it is finished installing. Once the computer reboots, you will be taken to the Windows XP desktop. At this point, installation is complete, though there are a few things left to do before Windows is completely usable.. Part 3.
Set your display preferences. Once Windows loads, you will be told that Windows will automatically configure your display. Click OK to start the configuration. Your screen will flash a couple times, and then you will be asked if you can read the box that appears. Set your connection preferences.
If your computer is connected to the internet, select your connection type. Press Next to continue. Activate your copy of Windows. If connected to the Internet, Select "Activate Now. Create Users. After the Activation Process, a window will appear allowing you to select the users for the computer. Enter your name, and the names of others who will be using the machine. Start using Windows. You will now be looking at the default Windows XP Desktop. Install an antivirus program if you are connected to the internet.
On the Choose Drive option, you should see your other drives. You can format them or erase their partitions so you can install Windows to those. Not Helpful 1 Helpful 8. Yes, you can, if you have the install disk or a bootable flash drive for Windows XP. Not Helpful 1 Helpful 9.
Can we do Windows 7 and Windows XP in a single computer and have a common hard disk? You can. Just identify which partition has Windows 7, and don't install XP on it. Not Helpful 5 Helpful By using this service, some information may be shared with YouTube. Helpful 3 Not Helpful 0. Don't forget to set your boot priority in your BIOS. Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0. The setup generally takes 15 to 40 minutes depending on the speed of your system.
It's best to stay near, because throughout the installation, it will ask questions such as the Time and Network settings.
If you encounter any difficulties installing, Windows Setup will give you technical information about the error, which can help determine its cause. Check the troubleshooter on Microsoft's website for assistance with common installation problems. Submit a Tip All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published. Some users installing Windows XP from disks with Service Pack 2 or below experience issues during the early stages of install on modern computers, characterized as never-ending reboot loops, or a Blue Screen Error BSOD.
This is due to some disks lacking a driver for SATA hard drives. In order to fix this, the user will have to slipstream the drivers to a copy of the install CD , or put the required drivers on a floppy disk and manually add them to the install list. You can install Windows more than once on a single partition, but this may lead to system instability in the future.
Download software such as Partition Magic 8, to safely divide the hard drive into partitions for safe install. Be sure to Activate Windows within 30 days of installation, otherwise the system will not allow you to log on until Activation is complete. Do not attempt to install Windows on a system that does not meet the minimum requirements.
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