How can one install WinXPPro on a different pc or after formating hd on a XP pc

Hi,

1) One should proceed by installing with the original key *if* one has
uninstalled it from the earlier pc. You cannot use the same Product Key to
install WinXP to two different machines simultaneously. You need two copies
(licenses actually) of WinXP.

2) If you cannot find the key, then you should recover it from the system
before you format. If you have already done so, then contact Microsoft for a
replacement key (retail versions), or the system maker for OEM versions.

To recover the key, this utility works for retail versions:
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/ViewKeyXP.exe

For OEM versions, download and install Aida32 from:
http://www.aida32.hu/aida-download.php?bit=32

You want the Personal Operating System version. The key is under OS
information.

Or, try this one which just gives you the key:
http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Win98 Help - www.rickrogers.org

"Naushir Mandwewala" <naushir@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
> I'd appreciate someone helping me in a step-by-step
> procedure for the following types of WinXP installation
> needs:
>
> 1. If one purchases a new pc and wishes to install the
> WinXP Pro edition from an earlier pc, how should one
> proceed with respect to key or license of WinXPPro?
>
> 2. Again, if one has to format a hd on a pc that
> contained WInXPPro, then what should one do for the key
> or license of the WInXP?
>
> Thanks and best wishes,
> Naushir