License

[Justin]

I bought Windows XP and installed it on to a pc and a
laptop. I would now like to replace it on the pc and put
it onto a different pc. Is it legal? Do I have to pay
for more licenses? If I dont have to pay do I just have
to call to get another productt key?
Any help would be appreciated

Justin

 

[purplehaz]

According to the windows eula, you need a license for every computer you
install xp on. So for three computers, you need three licenses/product keys.
If you don't care about the eula and can get activated on all three
machines, then fair use says go for it.

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

In

I bought Windows XP and installed it on to a pc and a
laptop. I would now like to replace it on the pc and put
it onto a different pc. Is it legal?

If you have it on two computers--a desktop and a laptop, you're
already illegal. The rule is quite clear. It's one copy (or one
license) for each computer.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

As it has *always* been with *all* Microsoft operating systems,
it's necessary (to be in compliance with both the EULA, if not
technically) to purchase one WinXP license for each computer on which
it is installed. The only way in which WinXP licensing differs from
that of earlier versions of Windows is that Microsoft has finally
added a copy protection and anti-theft mechanism, Product Activation,
to prevent (or at least make more difficult) multiple installations
using a single license

You can, however, buy additional licenses, assuming you have a
retail license. Naturally, Microsoft cannot sell additional OEM
licenses. Be aware, however, that you'll probably pay more this way
than you would if you were to buy a second copy of WinXP from a
discount retailer; Microsoft will only offer you a 15% discount off
their MSRP.

Additional Licenses for Windows XP Home Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.asp

Additional Licenses for Windows XP Professional
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.asp


Bruce Chambers
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