Product Key

[Kerry]

My mom bought one Xp professional system... i would like
to put it on my computer too... can i use the same
product key # as her or do i have to go out and spend
another $200 for another cd and another product key #?

 

[Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP Windows Shell/User\)]

One license per computer so the answer is no, you would not be able to
activate XP on your system.

You can purchase a second license or check around, you may find XP Pro
upgrade for a good price. You can even install the upgrade if you have the
disks for the operating system currently on your PC.

 

[Donald Link]

YES YES YES read the agreement that came with the software plus you can not
normally activate 2 computers with the one software.

 

[sqr]

What the heck is this suppose the mean?

Now you have totally confused the poor person.

 

[SunSpot]

Your industry source is mistaken.
No version of windows can be installed on more then one computer, laptop or
otherwise.
Office however can be installed on both your desktop and laptop.

 

[Ken Blake]

My mom bought one Xp professional system... i would like
to put it on my computer too... can i use the same
product key # as her

The answer is exactly the same as it's been on all previous
versions of Windows--no. The rule is one copy (or one license)
for each computer.

The only thing new with Windows XP is that there's now an
enforcement mechanism.

or do i have to go out and spend
another $200 for another cd and another product key #?

You can but a second license, but this is not a good deal. You're
better off buying a complete second copy from a discount source.
You can get information here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.asp

 

[Ken Blake]

I have heard that it is Legal for you to install MS W2K on a Laptop and a
desktop because technically you wouldn't be using them at the

same time ??


Sorry, you've heard wrong. That is not correct, and has never
been correct for any version of Windows.

The indusrty source from where I heard this said that this applied to Office
products too.

It *is* correct for Office.

I presume that now XP works in the same way with regards to
licencing.

No, not for Windows XP.

 

[Ted]

Your industry source is mistaken.
No version of windows can be installed on more then one computer, laptop or
otherwise.

Yes, they can be! Explain how it isn't possible to install the same copy of Windows (any version) on multiple PCs.

Also, your top posting sucks!

 

[Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP Windows Shell/User\)]

Actually, sqr, he more accurately answered the OP's original question than
did I. His question was, "Do I have to go out and spend

another $200 for another CD and another product key #?"

The answer is yes he does, one or the other anyway since he can purchase an
additional license for the disk he already owns.

 

[Timothy]

The answer is exactly the same as it's been on all previous
versions of Windows--no. The rule is one copy (or one license)
for each computer.

The only thing new with Windows XP is that there's now an
enforcement mechanism.





You can but a second license, but this is not a good deal. You're
better off buying a complete second copy from a discount source.
You can get information here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.asp

think ken blake is from microsoft spreading bad cheer. but he is mistaken.
because i for have indeed installed same versions on diferent pc's at same
time with same key .
only xp you cant and presumably any future windows os

 

[SunSpot]

and time

actualy that is not totaly true i have installed previous versions of
windows on serveral different machines and licesenced them with the same key
at the same time ... only xp you cant

Being physically able to and allowed are to different things.
You "can" install XP on as many computers as you want if you want to pirate
it.
When you installed previouse versions of windows on multiple machines you
where violating the license agreement. Thats called "software piracy".
You have never been allowed to install any version of Windows on
multiple computers. The only differance with XP is Microsoft is
able to enforce it now.

 

[Ted]

think ken blake is from microsoft spreading bad cheer. but he is mistaken.
because i for have indeed installed same versions on diferent pc's at same
time with same key .
only xp you cant and presumably any future windows os

You stuypid tit, where did he say it wasn't possible to install them on other PC using the same disk? He simply stated the MS rule of one copy per one PC. Read before you post, or just FOAD!

 

[SunSpot]

think ken blake is from microsoft spreading bad cheer. but he is mistaken.
because i for have indeed installed same versions on diferent pc's at same
time with same key .
only xp you cant and presumably any future windows os

Your missing the entire point Tim. It's not being ABLE to install windows on
multiple computers,
it's being ALLOWED to. Microsoft has never ALLOWED you to install any
version of windows on multiple computers. By installing windows on more then
one computer you where violating the license agreement you had with
Microsoft when you purchased thier software.
The rules are now being enforced, but the rules are still the same as they
have always been.

 

[SunSpot]

"Ted" <"""""'"""""""> wrote in message



You stuypid tit, where did he say it wasn't possible to install them on
other PC using the same disk? He simply stated the MS rule of one copy per
one PC. Read before you post, or just FOAD!

just letting you know the rule doesnt always apply

Lets be honest Tim, your just letting us know your a thief.

 

[Timothy]

Your missing the entire point Tim. It's not being ABLE to install windows on
multiple computers,
it's being ALLOWED to. Microsoft has never ALLOWED you to install any
version of windows on multiple computers. By installing windows on more then
one computer you where violating the license agreement you had with
Microsoft when you purchased thier software.
The rules are now being enforced, but the rules are still the same as they
have always been.

 

[Ken Blake]

actualy that is not totaly true i have installed previous versions of
windows on serveral different machines and licesenced them with the
same key at the same time ... only xp you cant

Then you've committed software piracy. Windows XP's rule is
nothing new. The only thing new with XP is that there's now an
enforcement mechaism.

 

[Ken Blake]

In (e-mail address removed), Timothy wrote:

think ken blake is from microsoft spreading bad cheer. but he is
mistaken. because i for have indeed installed same versions on
diferent pc's at same time with same key .
only xp you cant and presumably any future windows os

What you are able to do and what you are permitted to do are not
always the same thing. The rule has always been very clear--you
are not permitted to do this. If you have done so, then you have
committed software piracy.

By the way, admitting to software piracy on a Microsoft-hosted
newsgroup, and doing so while posting with what appears to be
your real E-mail address, might not be the smartest thing in the
world to do.

 

[Ted]

Being physically able to and allowed are to different things.
You "can" install XP on as many computers as you want if you want to pirate
it.
When you installed previouse versions of windows on multiple machines you
where violating the license agreement. Thats called "software piracy".
You have never been allowed to install any version of Windows on
multiple computers. The only differance with XP is Microsoft is
able to enforce it now.

You pillocking bitch! It is in no way "software piracy" (as the copy in question is a legal copy, not stolen, or downloaded from the net), or breaking a "law". While it is breaking an "agreement", and there could be civil suit to be brought up, they are not criminal. Stop quoting shit, that of whch you have no clue of what you are talking about. Your law degree from the SPAMMING diploma mills, don't count !

You're on a fast track to getting the MVP initials officially from MS, which grant free MSDN subscriptions, and giftware, for supporting the company lie!

 

[Ted]

Lets be honest Tim, your just letting us know your a thief.

You ****ing ****, how is that thievery, or are you bucking for MVP?

 

[Ted]

By the way, admitting to software piracy on a Microsoft-hosted
newsgroup, and doing so while posting with what appears to be
your real E-mail address, might not be the smartest thing in the
world to do.

Bwahahahahahahaha! Explain to everyone here how that is piracy, not what you think, or what MS states at their web site. Show a law that prohibits the very thing discussed in this (and other) thread(s)!