Transfer XP from PC to Mac partition

I have an old PC with Windows XP Professional installed. The PC is outdated, and I'd like to run XP on my newer Mac via Boot Camp. Is it possible to transfer XP from the PC's hard drive to a Boot Camp partition? Or do I need to buy a new copy of XP somewhere?
Thank you!

Hi,
was the Windows XP you want to 'transfer' originally bundled with the old PC, meaning did it came with it ?
If yes, such manufacturer-bundled Windows version usually don't work on other computers than the one they were sold with.
Besides that, it would most likely be a violation of applicable laws.
If not:
Back in my old PC-heydays I tried to use an existing XP installation after changing the motherboard, processor and RAM and ended in total disaster and complete new installation.
Thankfully I had a backup of my valuable files.
Windows is picky when it comes to new or changed hardware parts.
Nonetheless Microsoft supplies a tool for 'cloning and distributing' Windows called Sysprep.
Have a look here http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb%3Ben-us%3B302577&x=13&y=11
(haven't tried it myself).
Plus (or as alternative if a reinstall is indeed neccessary) there is the "Files and Settings Transfer Wizard" http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/expert/crawford_november12.mspx
Personally I see a change of hardware and/or WIndows version as a chance to start with a new and fresh Windows install and with it getting rid of no longer needed programs and Registry settings.
Regards
Stefan

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