View Full Version : Anyone got any scrap computers - I need some XP Pro stickers from the side!


neeeeeeeeeek
25-10-2011, 13:07
I need a couple of XP pro license stickers from some old base units that are no longer in use. If you are scrapping any old computers can you see if they have stickers on.

Taaa


:)

gillybear
25-10-2011, 15:40
Might have an XP home one. But the Codes will be tied to the manufacturer.

neeeeeeeeeek
25-10-2011, 15:44
Might have an XP home one. But the Codes will be tied to the manufacturer.

They are not really that advanced. You are allowed to change the hardware inside the box and still use the sticker so sticking them on a new box is a bit of a grey area! I can't see MS being that bothered though. Thousands must have already gone to landfill, I have no idea how many I would have chucked away in the past either!

kenthack
25-10-2011, 16:04
i used to get them from dumpit sites off the old comps but not sure if they are allowed to let you now
(depends if you know someone who works there)

neeeeeeeeeek
25-10-2011, 16:09
Yea, I thought about a trip to the tip, but like you say, unless you know someone they can be really funny!

auto98uk
25-10-2011, 16:53
OEM or retail?

neeeeeeeeeek
25-10-2011, 20:44
Any......!
:)

kenthack
25-10-2011, 22:46
xp coas allways seem to work lol

kenthack
25-10-2011, 22:48
stupid but they seem to work on multiple computers as well
dont think microsoft cares any more lol

auto98uk
25-10-2011, 23:30
Apparently if you phone MS up they will just give you an XP key nowadays - not sure how accurate that is, but seen it in several places.