mrmike Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 I have a computer that had XP Pro 32bit full retail installed. Then I replaced os with pre-ordered Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit. Can I use the XP retail install disk and key on a different computer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 If it is "Retail" rather than OEM you should have no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted March 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 If it is "Retail" rather than OEM you should have no problems.If in the distant future I have to re-install my pre-ordered/discounted/upgrade version of Windows 7 HomePremium 64bit ($50. from Beast Bye) on the same computer but on a formatted drive or on a new replacement drive, will I need the original XP Pro retail disk to use as a starting point and it also to be not installed and registered/validated on a different computer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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