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  • Wednesday, January 30, 2008 2:58 AMN. Radic Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
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    1. Computer was custom built in the local PC store, and not built by a major PC manufacturer. (Asrock mobo ect)
    OEM version of Xp Home was installed.

    2. Components I want to upgrade: CPU RAM GPU PSU + add another HDD. The one that is in now stays. MBO stays too.

    Question:

    Will I have to buy another copy of windows XP or not? Or will I be able to validate my present copy?

    Thank you for the answer in advance.

     

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  • Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:09 AMCarey FrischMVP, ModeratorUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
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    With an OEM version of Windows, you are permitted to upgrade all PC components except for the motherboard.

     

     

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