Re-Use of Office XP CD's?

[Chuck Chauvin]

I currently own (legally) Microsoft Office XP Pro OEM
which I purchased with my Dell Inspiron 8500 series
computer. I just purchased Microsoft Office 2003 PRO
(OEM Complete Version-legal) and have installed it on
this computer. Since I own Office XP I want to give it
to my cousin in Romania for his use. I did originally
register and activate the product under my name. I will
have no further use for it.
I guess my question is, since I legally own it and paid
for it, can I legally give it to another person since I
have no further use for it (purchased new version) and
woud they be able to activate it under their name on
their machine? Thanks for your help!!

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

Probably not. OEM software is tied forever to the machine
on which it came preinstalled and cannot be transferred to
another machine, even if owned by you.