Install previously registered version of Vista on my new laptop?

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finfrog

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Hi.
I have just rebuilt a new laptop and wish to install my previously registered version of Vista on my new laptop.
The previous version came pre-installed on a new purchase and I made recovery discs at first use.

a) Is this possible?

b) How can I do it?

Any advise and assistance would be greatly appreciated.

:D
 

My Computer

System One

Welcome
I am sorry to tell you, that what you want cannot legally be done. You have an OEM version of Vista. The rules state that it can only be used on that one computer. I would suggest that you buy Windows Seven. You can get it at discounted prices, now, since Eight has been released.
We will be glad to help you install.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
I concur with Rich on both counts. When your previous laptop was activated with Microsoft, it was locked to the hardware that it was running on. Microsoft has strict rules that it cannot be transferred. Resale prices of both Vista and W7 tend to be about the same, except where Ultimate is concerned. If you're going for Home Premium, I'd get W7.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion dv5t
    CPU
    Intel Core Duo 2.53GHz
    Memory
    4Gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVidia GeForce 9600M GT 512Mb
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800 32bit
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Momentus XT 500Gb
    Hitachi Travelstar HTS543225L9A300 250Gb
    Mouse
    Microsoft 4000
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