Operating System Questions??!!

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#1 supras989
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I am building a new rig and dont specifically want to buy a new operating system on disk, my old computer came with xp pre-installed and with the disc, although i have heard i may not be able to use that disc on a new system? is this true? am i able to use this disc for my new system?
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#2 wigginender
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In most cases, yes. If this system is an OEM system such as a DELL or HP, then the OS could be associated with the system's BIOS. But the only way to know for certain is to just try it. Try to install it and if it works, cheers!
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#3 elitegeek13
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Actually it will just require that stupid auth key that microsoft uses for registration, email me at elitegeek13@gmail.com and we can talk about it.
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#4 supras989
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Actually it will just require that stupid auth key that microsoft uses for registration, email me at elitegeek13@gmail.com and we can talk about it.elitegeek13
woah nice avatar whered u get that, i will email u when i get home from school tomorow as for now im heading to bed, feel free to leave more messages people and i will check tomorow
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#5 chronogamer27
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Actually it will just require that stupid auth key that microsoft uses for registration, email me at elitegeek13@gmail.com and we can talk about it.elitegeek13

fake auth keys ftw!