Re: xp swap

No. The version pre-installed was an OEM version specifically licensed for your
Packard Bell. Not just that, but it would be specifically tied to the
model/motherboard.

Sorry. You will have to buy a full or upgrade retail version of XP to stay legal.
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"Paul Hildrew" <paul@hildrew.fslife.co.uk> wrote in message
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I started off with a packard bell i-media 4716 with XP
pre installed at the factory. This was backed up with
four discs supplied from P-B. ( NOT XP discs ) Recently
the mobo popped, and took the processor and memory chips
with it. I have now rebuilt another system with the
original hard drive from my expired unit. I now find
myself with virtually enough spares to build another pc
for the kids ( who blew up the original one )My question
is - can I transfer/copy my original XP from my pc to the
new one I am about to build? I do not want to pay £160 or
therabouts for a new copy of XP. Any ideas???????