Buying tower, will I be able to load windows?

[bassnbrad]

Hi all,
 Thanks for any and all help. Daughters computer went out and was looking at buying another. See below...

Memory: 4 GB
Processor Type and Speed: Intel Pentium Dual Core 2.5GHz
DVD+RW: Integrated
Video/Graphics Card: Integrated
Sound Card: Integrated
Modem: 56K
Ethernet: 10/100
USB Ports: 6 USB
O/S Installed: None
O/S License
Hard Drive Capacity: 500 GB Items Included:
desktop pc
o/s license
 
 Items NOT Included:
keyboard
mouse
power cord
o/s installed
restore partition
restore discs
manual
speakers
original box
 
This is part of the discription on alot of the ebay sales... Where it says "Not Included" I see o/s installed and restore partition. These computers have been wiped by DOD standards. Given this info, will I be able to load windows off my disk? Thanks again,bb

[Allan]

Do you mean will you be able to install Windows from your existing Windows CD? Yes, of course. Not sure why you might think otherwise.

[bassnbrad]

Because in my bright wisdom, I once wiped all partitions off a laptop, I had. This removed all drivers in the process, which meant the disc drive was unable to load the xp disc back to my pc...lol Been very careful of anything that says anything about restore partitions being removed...lol

[Geek-9pm]

Do you mean will you be able to install Windows from your existing Windows CD? Yes, of course. Not sure why you might think otherwise.

That is, IMO, not good advice.
Here us what may help.
A retail version of Windows XP has to be registered on line with MS. Now if it has already been registered with another motherboard you will get a message to the effect that you can not register automatically. You have to call the support number and explain what your are doing. The support person may speak eastern English.

[BC_Programmer]

A retail version of Windows XP has to be registered on line with MS. Now if it has already been registered with another motherboard you will get a message to the effect that you can not register automatically. You have to call the support number and explain what your are doing. The support person may speak eastern English.

Geek- that's not entirely accurate. you could change the motherboard three times before it stopped activating.

Besides, what are you suggesting? they buy a new copy just to avoid possibly talking to somebody with an accent?

[Geek-9pm]

Besides, what are you suggesting? they buy a new copy just to avoid possibly talking to somebody with an accent?

No, I would not suggest that.

Ask Microsoft if that is what they expect.