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May 30, 2012 at 01:30 PM
jasonemmg

XP Professional on a new custom built PC

by jasonemmg . Updated 14 years ago

I have a new custom built PC on order from an on-line retailer. I ordered the PC with no O/S because some programs are not Windows 7 compatible.

I have an old Windows XP Professional sp1a (OEM Product) CD/DVD. I doubt the computer the CD was originally installed on is still in service.

Can I use this CD to install XP Pro once I receive my new PC? What are the chances it may not validate with Microsoft and I’ll have to go on-line to buy a System Builder/OEM copy from a discount retailer?

Thanks.

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