Can I use Windows XP from VPC 7 on Intel Mac?

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JSamJr - 29 Sep 2006 18:42 GMT

I am going to upgrade from my G5 to a Intel G5. Can I use the copy of
Windows XP that came with the copy of VPC 7 that I have installed on my
old G5? If Yes then How to do it? There is a Zipped copy of Windows on
one of the install disks.

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Paul Power - 29 Sep 2006 19:23 GMT

> I am going to upgrade from my G5 to a Intel G5. Can I use the copy of
> Windows XP that came with the copy of VPC 7 that I have installed on my
> old G5? If Yes then How to do it? There is a Zipped copy of Windows on
> one of the install disks.

How many times does this question have to be answered?

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. The version of Windows that shipped with VPC7 is
licensed only for VPC7.

Had you taken the time to look, you would have seen this same question
answered in at least a dozen threads.

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Steve Jain - 30 Sep 2006 08:41 GMT

>I am going to upgrade from my G5 to a Intel G5. Can I use the copy of
>Windows XP that came with the copy of VPC 7 that I have installed on my
>old G5? If Yes then How to do it? There is a Zipped copy of Windows on
>one of the install disks.

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