Guest Linx Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 Im in the process of upgrading my winXP PC (custom made PC - I installed windows from the fancy holgraphic covered CD). I've read the knowledge base article dealing with replacing the motherboard. What I want to know is the legalities dealing with replacing the PC case - what with the CoA sticker still being attached to the old case. Given that these days the WGA thing will show that my copy of XP is the genuine article, do I need to bother trying to remove it?
Guest Anteaus Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 RE: Upgrading PC hardware Mobo replacement is allowed with retail copies, though it will require re-activation. OEM copies only allow replacement of a mobo with the exact-same type. As for the sticker, if on a side panel, take the panel off the case. Boil a kettle, and trickle the boiling water down the reverse side of the case. Keep the sticker dry. After a minute or so the sticker should peel off. Hairdryer also apparently works, and can be used if the sticker is on a non-removeable case part. "Linx" wrote: > What I want to know is the > legalities dealing with replacing the PC case
Guest Lester Stiefel Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 Re: Upgrading PC hardware Linx wrote: > Im in the process of upgrading my winXP PC (custom made PC - I installed > windows from the fancy holgraphic covered CD). I've read the knowledge base > article dealing with replacing the motherboard. What I want to know is the > legalities dealing with replacing the PC case - what with the CoA sticker > still being attached to the old case. Given that these days the WGA thing > will show that my copy of XP is the genuine article, do I need to bother > trying to remove it? Normally you need not bother as long as you retain record of that coa code. -- Visit Family Radio Today http://www.familyradio.com/
Guest Juan Perez Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 Re: Upgrading PC hardware Hi: As you say, there are some consideration that you have to take in consideration: If you change (upgrade) your motherboard and CPU, posible windows xp is going to ask you for a new activation of the O.S. If you have a copy of windows XP OEM, that copy in some way "attache" to that machine, and you should get a new copy of windows xp to work.This is if you foloow vermating the Ms EULA. Beacuse I can not be more precise, I found this refences from an MVP, that may help you: Changing a Motherboard or Moving a Hard Drive with XP Installed http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/moving_xp.html Let us know how it goes. -- Un saludo Juan Perez "Linx" <Linx@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:F22CBF93-EA30-4DBA-9A6C-6510C4927F06@microsoft.com... > Im in the process of upgrading my winXP PC (custom made PC - I installed > windows from the fancy holgraphic covered CD). I've read the knowledge > base > article dealing with replacing the motherboard. What I want to know is > the > legalities dealing with replacing the PC case - what with the CoA sticker > still being attached to the old case. Given that these days the WGA thing > will show that my copy of XP is the genuine article, do I need to bother > trying to remove it?
Guest Linx Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 RE: Upgrading PC hardware Thanks for all the replies - the CoA sticker that came with my CD on the side of the case says "Windows XP Home Edition OEM Software". "Linx" wrote: > Im in the process of upgrading my winXP PC (custom made PC - I installed > windows from the fancy holgraphic covered CD). I've read the knowledge base > article dealing with replacing the motherboard. What I want to know is the > legalities dealing with replacing the PC case - what with the CoA sticker > still being attached to the old case. Given that these days the WGA thing > will show that my copy of XP is the genuine article, do I need to bother > trying to remove it?
Guest Juan Perez Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 Re: Upgrading PC hardware Hi: In IMHO an you follow the MS EULA, you should get a new retail version of the OS Windwos XP, if you "upgrade". No if you were just changing for the same CPU and MoBo. I hope tge rest of the peple can confirm_me this last point. Reagards. -- Un saludo Juan Perez Este mensaje se proporciona "como está" sin garantías de ninguna clase, y no otorga ningún derecho. "Linx" <Linx@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:AF3B81A5-DEFB-4080-9152-5247C9D419F1@microsoft.com... > Thanks for all the replies - the CoA sticker that came with my CD on the > side > of the case says "Windows XP Home Edition OEM Software". > > "Linx" wrote: > >> Im in the process of upgrading my winXP PC (custom made PC - I installed >> windows from the fancy holgraphic covered CD). I've read the knowledge >> base >> article dealing with replacing the motherboard. What I want to know is >> the >> legalities dealing with replacing the PC case - what with the CoA sticker >> still being attached to the old case. Given that these days the WGA >> thing >> will show that my copy of XP is the genuine article, do I need to bother >> trying to remove it?
Guest DL Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 Re: Upgrading PC hardware Correct; An OEM version is licenced for the hardware it was supplied with. Certain OEM disks will only reinstall on a motherboard supplied by the origonal manufacturer. ie they are locked The PC case doesnt really constitute a change of hardware, the motherboard does. "Juan Perez" <pgjuan3@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:edRm%23rF8HHA.2004@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > Hi: > > In IMHO an you follow the MS EULA, you should get a new retail version of > the OS Windwos XP, if you "upgrade". No if you were just changing for the > same CPU and MoBo. > > I hope tge rest of the peple can confirm_me this last point. > > Reagards. > -- > Un saludo > Juan Perez > > Este mensaje se proporciona "como está" sin garantías de ninguna clase, y > no otorga ningún derecho. > "Linx" <Linx@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:AF3B81A5-DEFB-4080-9152-5247C9D419F1@microsoft.com... >> Thanks for all the replies - the CoA sticker that came with my CD on the >> side >> of the case says "Windows XP Home Edition OEM Software". >> >> "Linx" wrote: >> >>> Im in the process of upgrading my winXP PC (custom made PC - I installed >>> windows from the fancy holgraphic covered CD). I've read the knowledge >>> base >>> article dealing with replacing the motherboard. What I want to know is >>> the >>> legalities dealing with replacing the PC case - what with the CoA >>> sticker >>> still being attached to the old case. Given that these days the WGA >>> thing >>> will show that my copy of XP is the genuine article, do I need to bother >>> trying to remove it? > >
Guest Alias Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 Re: Upgrading PC hardware Anteaus wrote: > Mobo replacement is allowed with retail copies, though it will require > re-activation. OEM copies only allow replacement of a mobo with the > exact-same type. Only true for branded OEMs, not true for generic OEMs. -- Alias To email me, remove shoes
Guest Linx Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 Re: Upgrading PC hardware The disc wasnt specific to the mothewrboard/PC (like you get with HP/Dell machines at times). It was custom biuilt from different parts, and I bought the XP home disc at the same time - the CoA sticker mentions OEM, but the hologrpahics on the disc make no mention of it. "DL" wrote: > Correct; > An OEM version is licenced for the hardware it was supplied with. > Certain OEM disks will only reinstall on a motherboard supplied by the > origonal manufacturer. ie they are locked > The PC case doesnt really constitute a change of hardware, the motherboard > does. > > "Juan Perez" <pgjuan3@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:edRm%23rF8HHA.2004@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > > Hi: > > > > In IMHO an you follow the MS EULA, you should get a new retail version of > > the OS Windwos XP, if you "upgrade". No if you were just changing for the > > same CPU and MoBo. > > > > I hope tge rest of the peple can confirm_me this last point. > > > > Reagards. > > -- > > Un saludo > > Juan Perez > > > > Este mensaje se proporciona "como está" sin garantías de ninguna clase, y > > no otorga ningún derecho. > > "Linx" <Linx@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > > news:AF3B81A5-DEFB-4080-9152-5247C9D419F1@microsoft.com... > >> Thanks for all the replies - the CoA sticker that came with my CD on the > >> side > >> of the case says "Windows XP Home Edition OEM Software". > >> > >> "Linx" wrote: > >> > >>> Im in the process of upgrading my winXP PC (custom made PC - I installed > >>> windows from the fancy holgraphic covered CD). I've read the knowledge > >>> base > >>> article dealing with replacing the motherboard. What I want to know is > >>> the > >>> legalities dealing with replacing the PC case - what with the CoA > >>> sticker > >>> still being attached to the old case. Given that these days the WGA > >>> thing > >>> will show that my copy of XP is the genuine article, do I need to bother > >>> trying to remove it? > > > > > > >
Guest Alias Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 Re: Upgrading PC hardware Linx wrote: > The disc wasnt specific to the mothewrboard/PC (like you get with HP/Dell > machines at times). It was custom biuilt from different parts, and I bought > the XP home disc at the same time - the CoA sticker mentions OEM, but the > hologrpahics on the disc make no mention of it. You have a generic OEM which will work just fine with the new motherboard. -- Alias To email me, remove shoes
Guest Lil' Dave Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 Re: Upgrading PC hardware "Linx" <Linx@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:F22CBF93-EA30-4DBA-9A6C-6510C4927F06@microsoft.com... > Im in the process of upgrading my winXP PC (custom made PC - I installed > windows from the fancy holgraphic covered CD). I've read the knowledge > base > article dealing with replacing the motherboard. What I want to know is > the > legalities dealing with replacing the PC case - what with the CoA sticker > still being attached to the old case. Given that these days the WGA thing > will show that my copy of XP is the genuine article, do I need to bother > trying to remove it? You have generic OEM. Factory OEM has the product key in the installation process. The sticker should be removed and destroyed, or defaced in terms of readability if the case is not disposed of in trash container. Its not a legal requirement, but is common sense in covering your behind. Dave
Guest Paul Randall Posted September 7, 2007 Posted September 7, 2007 Re: Upgrading PC hardware "Lil' Dave" <spamyourself@virus.net> wrote in message news:OEuLqAH8HHA.4612@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > "Linx" <Linx@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:F22CBF93-EA30-4DBA-9A6C-6510C4927F06@microsoft.com... >> Im in the process of upgrading my winXP PC (custom made PC - I installed >> windows from the fancy holgraphic covered CD). I've read the knowledge >> base >> article dealing with replacing the motherboard. What I want to know is >> the >> legalities dealing with replacing the PC case - what with the CoA sticker >> still being attached to the old case. Given that these days the WGA >> thing >> will show that my copy of XP is the genuine article, do I need to bother >> trying to remove it? > > You have generic OEM. Factory OEM has the product key in the installation > process. > > The sticker should be removed and destroyed, or defaced in terms of > readability if the case is not disposed of in trash container. Its not a > legal requirement, but is common sense in covering your behind. > Dave Hi, Dave Why not put the sticker on the new computer. Why make it difficult to figure out the product key if the OS has to be reinstalled in the future? My advice: write the product key on the CD with a big blue sharpie pen. -Paul Randall
Guest Lil' Dave Posted September 7, 2007 Posted September 7, 2007 Re: Upgrading PC hardware "Paul Randall" <paulr901@cableone.net> wrote in message news:uzUIsVO8HHA.1188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > "Lil' Dave" <spamyourself@virus.net> wrote in message > news:OEuLqAH8HHA.4612@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >> "Linx" <Linx@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:F22CBF93-EA30-4DBA-9A6C-6510C4927F06@microsoft.com... >>> Im in the process of upgrading my winXP PC (custom made PC - I installed >>> windows from the fancy holgraphic covered CD). I've read the knowledge >>> base >>> article dealing with replacing the motherboard. What I want to know is >>> the >>> legalities dealing with replacing the PC case - what with the CoA >>> sticker >>> still being attached to the old case. Given that these days the WGA >>> thing >>> will show that my copy of XP is the genuine article, do I need to bother >>> trying to remove it? >> >> You have generic OEM. Factory OEM has the product key in the >> installation process. >> >> The sticker should be removed and destroyed, or defaced in terms of >> readability if the case is not disposed of in trash container. Its not a >> legal requirement, but is common sense in covering your behind. >> Dave > > Hi, Dave > Why not put the sticker on the new computer. Why make it difficult to > figure out the product key if the OS has to be reinstalled in the future? > > My advice: write the product key on the CD with a big blue sharpie pen. > > -Paul Randall > The label is very difficult to remove without destroying its readability. I keep my generic OEM product keys written in a spiral notebook. That, along with passwords and 3rd party software install keys. Dave
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