xp oem versions

[Cobster]

Anyone have any luck installing OEM XP on 2 different computers?
I know Micro$oft's new thing is, OEM versions are only good for one computer and cannot be installed on a 2nd computer (if you're upgrading hardware).
A friend has the OEM version, but wants a new build, wondering if anyone had the change to get Micro$oft to bend the rules at all.
Or did the install/key (once online) not agree with the setup?

 

[monkeychan]

I tried it with 2 PCs, never had problem (yet). Don't know about in the future. (PS: I'm talking about XP Pro, tried with XP Home and it wouldn't work unless both of the PCs have the EXACT same configurations... supposedly).

 

[Cobster]

so you definitely tried XP PRO oem on 2 different hardware setups with no problems?
how long ago? because i think it was just weeks ago M$ announced this new rule about OEM versions.

 

[MarkII]

Usually you get one PC and one laptop install with ANY version of XP.

It's odd that an OEM would allow multiple PC installs.

 

[Cobster]

Well it's for my friends computer.
She has XPpro(oem) installed on her current computer.
But she wants an upgrade (new system totally).
Completely different CPU, so in turn, that means a new mobo, and RAM.
Gonna contact M$ tomorrow see what they say.