Laptop stolen, can't use XP CD anymore

Sleipnir · 15-09-2003 1:39pm #1

Had a laptop stolen a few months ago with a brand new version of XP Pro.
You get a little sticker with XP that you attach to the machine.
My advice is not to do that, keep it with the CD.

The laptop stolen had the product key attached to it so now my
XP CD is useless.

Just spoke to Microsoft about getting a replacement and was told that the license 'belongs' to the computer, not the person who bought the software. So whoever stole the laptop has the right to the XP license!

Stark · 15-09-2003 1:43pm

That's rediculous. You own the licence. Perhaps she meant that Microsoft don't keep track of OEM licences and that you have to contact the laptop manufacturer to find out your product code.

milltown · 15-09-2003 1:54pm

Nope, that's the whole point of OEM licences, they live and die with the machine they are installed on.

Sleipnir · 15-09-2003 2:17pm

I guess it's so that if you sell your computer with the OS installed on it, you have to give up the license key and CD also.

But surely if it's stolen.......?

Ste- · 15-09-2003 4:15pm

Another point on microsoft licenses if you upgrade your hd you have to buy a new copy of the OS.
But sure it's still the same machine....

Stark · 15-09-2003 4:21pm

I thought you just had to re-activate if you do that.

kaimera · 15-09-2003 4:30pm

basically you are stuck with a XP Pro cd minus the product key right?

not that hard to fix

Sleipnir · 15-09-2003 4:33pm

aragh I know how to get round it, I just don't think it's fair!

LastIrishMonkey · 16-09-2003 2:26am

omg i bought a new laptop recently (Its not urs that i have) is there any do or donts u can pass onto me like place not to bring it and stuff

Laptop stolen, can't use XP CD anymore

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