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    Putting XP on Dell Studio

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by TheGOG, Mar 25, 2009.

  1. TheGOG

    TheGOG Notebook Geek

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    I have OEM Dell XP Pro (when I install it on my desktop, it doesn't ask for a key), and wanted to get a Dell Studio Laptop. This Laptop does not offer XP for O/S and also on Dell's website. Will XP still run without looking for key on Dell Studio Laptop?

    Thank You.
     
    TheGOG, Mar 25, 2009
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Hate to say this, but OEM discs are not for installing multiple copies of the OS. You legally can only have that XP disc/install on the original computer it came with. So it needs to stay on the computer it came with.

    For that reason, we cannot help you with this.
     
    Greg, Mar 25, 2009
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