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two questions advice....

so i do have an xp cd...

Hello!

it turns out that i have the install disk that came with my pc. it is winxp pro service pack 2, version 2002.

but it says "for distribution with a new pc only, for product support contact the manufacturer of your pc" on it.


will this disk work on my macbook pro?

thanks,
r.


is this a silly question?
 
whyrichard said:
It turns out that i have the install disk that came with my pc. it is winxp pro service pack 2, version 2002.

but it says "for distribution with a new pc only, for product support contact the manufacturer of your pc" on it.


will this disk work on my macbook pro?
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Chances are, it would install... however, you would be unable to activate it. Unless you bought a copy specifically for this, your copy will only work for 30 days, or whatever it is that they give you for an activation period.
 
but then i can purchase a licsence?

should i just go out and get a new disk?


r.
 
damon5334 said:
Chances are, it would install... however, you would be unable to activate it. Unless you bought a copy specifically for this, your copy will only work for 30 days, or whatever it is that they give you for an activation period.
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What? Why wouldn't it activate?

I've used OEM Disks on custom or other companies PCs - in fact, thats the only way to install Media Center Edition...
 
has anyone used an oem disk? so will it work?



just wanna save myself a long drive. don't mind paying for xp while i register or whatever convoluted process xp and microsoft has.


r.
 
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