Can my old system restore CDs work on a custom PC?

I have see dell desktop xp restore discs to an hp windows 98 machine don't ask me how or why, I used to say no but after seeing it I would say I wouldn't hurt to try

Technically and legally speaking, you shouldn't use restore discs from another computer on a new one. The restore discs are bound by license to the original PC and can't be transferred, even as part of an upgrade.

Functionally speaking, it may or may not work. Some restore discs are pickier than others about installing. It may install but not work very well since it would have drivers and such installed for the HP. But it may work well enough. It's up to you to decide if you're okay with possibly breaking the license agreements since it's technically not right. But you can't break anything on the new computer by trying it.

the anser is no.. it won't load onto another system... cause the hardware is different will not be the same drivers for your computer,hardware,, well this is your lucky day....

why spend money on windows at all... when you can have a better operating system, which is more secure faster, and is FREE with all the software packages you will ever need CD/Dvd writers dvd rippers, photo editers, office software, games, you name it, it is free... to download off the internet, try it you won't be sorry

try the websites below

download the software, and make a cd copy then run the system from the cd rom, you can do everything you want include getting on the internet, without installing it onto your hard drive, when you get to know it then you can install it

the CD's are called live cd's meaning what is mentioned above

whether the installation works or not, XP is licensed for one installation. If you successfully get XP installed, it will only work for 30 days.

The cheapest way to get a full, working copy is to buy an OEM version online. If you go to pricegrabber.com and search for "OEM XP" it should come up for about $100 (which is normally the price of an upgrade).

OEM versions are full versions, but are licensed to be sold with a piece of computer hardware. Through pricegrabber, you will be able to find an OEM license without having to purchase the extra hardware.