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How to remove XP Pro from one comp & install on another

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by mescolito

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Hello,

Tried searching the forums for help, couldn't find anything close. I
bought an OEM version of XP Pro full install and installed it on my
mac. Now, I'm in Europe visiting my in-laws, and decided it would be
better if they had XP Pro (instead of XP Home) on my laptop that I am
lending them, (because I believe XP Pro supports other languages and
Home doesn't, which would help them out a lot, as they don't speak
English.)

So I installed it on my other laptop (Fujitsu) and got the message, "The
number of times you can activate Windows with this product key has
been exceeded." (Obviously, since I already activated it on the mac.)

Here's my question: Can I uninstall the XP Pro from the mac in a way
that will free up the product key so that I can LEGALLY install it on the
Fujitsu? Or am I forced to purchase another XP Pro install disc? (Not
an option here in Romania, as it's too expensive here, and eBay will
take too long to ship)

Thanks for any help!

TC Santos

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by computercookie

can transfer the licence.

In short when you install XP is complete it is only when you connect to the internet and attempt to register it.

Then you should get a code number and phone number to ring MS, you can explain it the the operator and if they agree with you they will give you a new product code!

by oh smeg

This is tied by the EULA to Original Hardware that it was installed on. As you are in Europe under the EU coverage I suggest that you ring M$ and get a product Activation on the phone and not by the On Line service. The EU Courts have given M$ a very hard time over the last few years and there may be some concessions made by M$ in Europe which I'm not aware of.

Col

by mescolito

Calling M$ from Romania would probably not be cool to do
to the in-laws phone bill, and I suspect I'll run into
complications as to weather it's considered a US computer,
or European computer, as well as the OEM software I
purchased off eBay.

Guess I'll just have to give up on the idea of running XP Pro,
and re-load XP Home. Thank y'all for the help.

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