Windows 7 OEM installation on another computer

Most of my desktop purchases have been custom assembled and I would use OEM
version of Windows.

Recently I have done fresh installation using Keys of XP computers that
I had discarded.
The activation proceeded without a hitch.

Here is my new scenario

I need a small computer for my lab. I need XP installed before I can
install the other software. (acer)

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...534&CatId=4929

I have ordered a small form factor PC with Windows 7 professional. The
moment I get
the computer delivered I am going to wipe out windows 7 and install XP
with some
of the keys from discarded computers.


I do have a recently purchased assembled computer with the right specs
for windows 7

http://www.canadacomputers.com/produ...item_id=039772

I have installed xp for my business.

Could I TRY to install windows 7 professional OEM version with the keys
from the the ACER which will have XP and will it get activated?

FD
I

On 03/12/2011 3:50 PM, FD wrote:
> Most of my desktop purchases have been custom assembled and I would use OEM
> version of Windows.
>
[snip back-story]
> Could I TRY to install windows 7 professional OEM version with the keys
> from the the ACER which will have XP and will it get activated?
>
> FD
> I


MS provides information on moving Windows to new hardware:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/249694

HTH
Wolf K.

FD wrote:
> Most of my desktop purchases have been custom assembled and I would use OEM
> version of Windows.
>
> Recently I have done fresh installation using Keys of XP computers that
> I had discarded.
> The activation proceeded without a hitch.
>
> Here is my new scenario
>
> I need a small computer for my lab. I need XP installed before I can
> install the other software. (acer)
>
> http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...534&CatId=4929
>
>
> I have ordered a small form factor PC with Windows 7 professional. The
> moment I get
> the computer delivered I am going to wipe out windows 7 and install XP
> with some
> of the keys from discarded computers.
>
>
> I do have a recently purchased assembled computer with the right specs
> for windows 7
>
> http://www.canadacomputers.com/produ...item_id=039772
>
> I have installed xp for my business.
>
> Could I TRY to install windows 7 professional OEM version with the keys
> from the the ACER which will have XP and will it get activated?
>
> FD
> I

Can you swap hdd's between the recently assm. comp and the Acer?

>
> Can you swap hdd's between the recently assm. comp and the Acer?


Yes!

The scenario could work like this.

I presume the Acer windows professional will be activated before is arrives
from Tiger Direct. The hard disks serial number would be associated
with the Acer keys.

I could move the hard disk from Acer to the assembled computer (CC)
and do a
fresh installation of the Windows 7 professional on the assembled
computer using
Acer keys.

We use a dos billing program and plan to continue using it for the next
6 years.

I presume it should work in Windows 7 professional xp mode.

I have noted that Microsoft has become VERY FORGIVING in Windows XP
activation
and the the presumed 90 days appears not to apply.


FD

FD wrote:
>
> I have noted that Microsoft has become VERY FORGIVING in Windows XP
> activation
> and the the presumed 90 days appears not to apply.
>
>
Microsoft has given up on Windows XP and to avoid any further
litigations, M$ is supposed to release a final patch before April 2014
so that people don't have to activate their system should they decide to
continue using the system after April 2014. The activation servers will
be closed down on 8th April 2014 and so unless a patch is released,
people won't be able to re-install and activate XP on their system.

hth

--

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On 12/03/2011 07:18 PM, Al Sparber wrote:
>
>
> FD wrote:
>>
>> I have noted that Microsoft has become VERY FORGIVING in Windows XP
>> activation
>> and the the presumed 90 days appears not to apply.
>>
>>
> Microsoft has given up on Windows XP and to avoid any further
> litigations, M$ is supposed to release a final patch before April 2014
> so that people don't have to activate their system should they decide to
> continue using the system after April 2014. The activation servers will
> be closed down on 8th April 2014 and so unless a patch is released,
> people won't be able to re-install and activate XP on their system.
>
> hth
>

The fact that they ever extended support to 2014 for XP was unexpected
at best. Says something to the rumbelings of Vista, now Win 7 in the
first place. ..And the fact they needed to compete, and naturally
overtake the Netbook market to fill their egos and pocketbooks at the
time. It was always known that they would cease support sometime in
20104 after the obvious announcement. Still, 2014 is a ways away, so
there isn't any urgent need to get all excited here in 2011, is there?
Nearing the end of 2013 would mark a need to get excited I would say.
Never-the-less, lets all get to the "patch" right now or suffer the
consequences. LOL ..Um in two years that is... Doom-sayers, ya gotta
love 'em right? NOT! ..Not only that, but by 2014, things could be waay,
different where Win XP and anything like it is sooo yesterday! LOL! Get
a clue eh? More like STFU and follow the times. Why would it matter if
you could activate XP or not once it expires? Good Greif PLEASE get a
clue before posting.

G'day

On 12/03/2011 07:18 PM, Al Sparber wrote:
>
>
> FD wrote:
>>
>> I have noted that Microsoft has become VERY FORGIVING in Windows XP
>> activation
>> and the the presumed 90 days appears not to apply.
>>
>>
> Microsoft has given up on Windows XP and to avoid any further
> litigations, M$ is supposed to release a final patch before April 2014
> so that people don't have to activate their system should they decide to
> continue using the system after April 2014. The activation servers will
> be closed down on 8th April 2014 and so unless a patch is released,
> people won't be able to re-install and activate XP on their system.
>
> hth
>

The fact that they ever extended support to 2014 for XP was unexpected
at best. Says something to the rumbelings of Vista, now Win 7 in the
first place. ..And the fact they needed to compete, and naturally
overtake the Netbook market to fill their egos and pocketbooks at the
time. It was always known that they would cease support sometime in
20104 after the obvious announcement. Still, 2014 is a ways away, so
there isn't any urgent need to get all excited here in 2011, is there?
Nearing the end of 2013 would mark a need to get excited I would say.
Never-the-less, lets all get to the "patch" right now or suffer the
consequences. LOL ..Um in two years that is... Doom-sayers, ya gotta
love 'em right? NOT! ..Not only that, but by 2014, things could be waay,
different where Win XP and anything like it is sooo yesterday! LOL! Get
a clue eh? More like STFU and follow the times. Why would it matter if
you could activate XP or not once it expires? Good Greif PLEASE get a
clue before posting.

G'day

FWIW, The new Motherboards I have looked at lately seem to all have a
disclaimer that they will not run XP.

May be that I misunderstand?


On Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:50:06 -0500, FD <> wrote:

>Most of my desktop purchases have been custom assembled and I would use OEM
>version of Windows.
>
>Recently I have done fresh installation using Keys of XP computers that
>I had discarded.
>The activation proceeded without a hitch.
>
>Here is my new scenario
>
>I need a small computer for my lab. I need XP installed before I can
>install the other software. (acer)
>
>http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...534&CatId=4929
>
>I have ordered a small form factor PC with Windows 7 professional. The
>moment I get
>the computer delivered I am going to wipe out windows 7 and install XP
>with some
>of the keys from discarded computers.
>
>
>I do have a recently purchased assembled computer with the right specs
>for windows 7
>
>http://www.canadacomputers.com/produ...item_id=039772
>
>I have installed xp for my business.
>
>Could I TRY to install windows 7 professional OEM version with the keys
>from the the ACER which will have XP and will it get activated?
>
>FD
>I
John Ferrell W8CCW

On Sun, 04 Dec 2011 15:41:49 -0500, John Ferrell
<> wrote:

>FWIW, The new Motherboards I have looked at lately seem to all have a
>disclaimer that they will not run XP.
>
>May be that I misunderstand?

Can you provide an example?

--

Char Jackson

Char Jackson wrote:
> On Sun, 04 Dec 2011 15:41:49 -0500, John Ferrell
> <> wrote:
>
>
>> FWIW, The new Motherboards I have looked at lately seem to all have a
>> disclaimer that they will not run XP.
>>
>> May be that I misunderstand?
>>
>
> Can you provide an example?
>
>

They have stopped making XP drivers for new motherboards and so you may
have problems getting the best out of your new MoBo.