installing Win XP

aqueoushumour01

Hi. I may be getting a new computer and it seems they all come with vista. However, some of my software won't be compatible with it so I would want to install Win XP. Is it OK to install it using the same serial as my current computer or would I have to buy a new version? Where do I find out the serial to enter when installing? I remember when I got this computer that it checked to see if it was a genuine copy of Win XP online - therefore, if I install on it the new computer, will it be accepted?

thanks.

Browntoa

you can only install on 1 PC

key should be on your sticker on the case or in the box with the cd

otherwise use this to find it

http://magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/

deejayen

Microsoft Helpline for UK = 0800 0188354 -- one of the agents should be able to activate it if you need to -- Dave

davetrousers

Novatech still sell computers with Winows XP

Conor_3

What software is allegedly incompatible? I've yet to find any. Even old DOS programmes can be made to work with a little fiddling.

aqueoushumour01

Conor wrote: »

What software is allegedly incompatible? I've yet to find any. Even old DOS programmes can be made to work with a little fiddling.

sounds like there may not compatibility issues afterall then. I was under the impression that some software didn't work - i'd be installing virtual instruments

aqueoushumour01

Browntoa wrote: »

you can only install on 1 PC

key should be on your sticker on the case or in the box with the cd

otherwise use this to find it

http://magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/

my computer didn't come with an installation cd - that's two in a row!

Conor_3

aqueoushumour01 wrote: »

sounds like there may not compatibility issues afterall then. I was under the impression that some software didn't work - i'd be installing virtual instruments

Some software didn't initially but there were usually patches for Vista on the software authors website. A raft of compatibility updates from Microsoft via Windows Update sorted out a list of others.

buglawton

does IE 6.0 work with Vista?

davetrousers

buglawton wrote: »

does IE 6.0 work with Vista?

Why would you want it to?

Marty_J

If your copy of Windows XP came with your old computer, you will be unable to install it on another.