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Win2k on non backup PC

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  • 07-10-2002 3:17pm
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    TomTom
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 3,290 ✭✭✭


    Can you install win 2k or xp from a backup cd onto a different PC? I tried and it gets to a certin point and then says that this operating system was not designed for this pc, or something along those lines. I have all the official codes and stuff.


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    java
    Registered Users Posts: 319 ✭✭java


    Not sure about XP but if its a copy of the original Win2k cd then there shouldnt be a problem. As long as its licenced of course ;-)


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    spongebob
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,143 ✭✭✭spongebob


    like trying to restore a gateway backup onto a dell pc for example..


    nahhhhhhh wont work.

    M


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    GUI
    Registered Users Posts: 1,237 ✭✭✭GUI


    cant be done..
    windows 2000 restore disks specified that..
    a new security measue be built into restore disks..

    by using the bios check to specify that this is infact a certain chipset on the motherboard..

    problems have a risen in the past if the user has flashed the bios ..
    sorry man
    buy it brand new!


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    TomTom
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 3,290 ✭✭✭TomTom


    no problem, thanks for the help. I got a brand new copy today.


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