xp on multiple home computers

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Guest

I have a relic computer with xp pro, probably pirated, and I want to purchase a clean version of xp pro to install on a new system I have recently received. I want to run both systems. Question: Do I have to purchase 2 separate xp pro packages to run xp legally (getting updates/ servic packs) or can I load just one purchased package on both systems? Thanks for your input.
 
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hustedj

You will need 1 copy per pc legal copy that is.


SteveAustin said:
I have a relic computer with xp pro, probably pirated, and I want to
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purchase a clean version of xp pro to install on a new system I have
recently received. I want to run both systems. Question: Do I have to
purchase 2 separate xp pro packages to run xp legally (getting updates/
servic packs) or can I load just one purchased package on both systems?
Thanks for your input.
 
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Alex Nichol

SteveAustin said:
I have a relic computer with xp pro, probably pirated, and I want to purchase a clean version of xp pro to install on a new system I have recently received. I want to run both systems. Question: Do I have to purchase 2 separate xp pro packages to run xp legally (getting updates/ servic packs) or can I load just one purchased package on both systems?
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A purchased copy is licensed to be installed only on a single machine
(if a retail rather than OEM one it may be transferred). So to be fully
in compliance you need to buy two.
 
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JoshIII

If you have a retail box version of WindowsXP Pro, you can get a 2nd license
for your 2nd computer for about $60.

There is a website at www.microsoft.com (related to 2nd licenses for
WindowsXP) where you can enter the key code of the CD you already have to
see if it qualifies for a 2nd license. OEM and unboxed versions of the CD
do not qualify.

I don't know why this is such a touchy subject. Microsoft made 2nd
licenses available in the first place for the retail box versions.





SteveAustin said:
I have a relic computer with xp pro, probably pirated, and I want to
Click to expand...
purchase a clean version of xp pro to install on a new system I have
recently received. I want to run both systems. Question: Do I have to
purchase 2 separate xp pro packages to run xp legally (getting updates/
servic packs) or can I load just one purchased package on both systems?
Thanks for your input.
 
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hermes

Before the MVP (M$ Victim Poster) Hermes responded, JoshIII typed:
If you have a retail box version of WindowsXP Pro, you can get a 2nd
license for your 2nd computer for about $60.

There is a website at www.microsoft.com (related to 2nd licenses for
WindowsXP) where you can enter the key code of the CD you already
have to see if it qualifies for a 2nd license. OEM and unboxed
versions of the CD do not qualify.

I don't know why this is such a touchy subject. Microsoft made 2nd
licenses available in the first place for the retail box versions.
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Please post this link, Josh. You have me curious now. :)
purchase a clean version of xp pro to install on a new system I have
recently received. I want to run both systems. Question: Do I have
to purchase 2 separate xp pro packages to run xp legally (getting
updates/ servic packs) or can I load just one purchased package on
both systems? Thanks for your input.
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DRM sux! Treacherous Computing kills our virtual civil liberties!
http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~rja14/tcpa-faq.html

Windows XP crashed.
I am the Blue Screen of Death.
No one hears your screams.

Yesterday it worked.
Today it is not working.
Windows is like that.
 
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Tom Porterfield

hermes said:
Before the MVP (M$ Victim Poster) Hermes responded, JoshIII typed:



Please post this link, Josh. You have me curious now. :)
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For XP Home, go to
http://www.microsoft.com/products/i...=22&pcid=a9d2c448-eb05-4a2b-a062-9c711c533e0c.
You'll see the link on the right under "Here's the easiest way to get
and additional license."

Same is available for XP Pro by going to
http://www.microsoft.com/products/i...ovr&pcid=2abf99cd-a5e4-469c-802e-55ca8ec542d5.
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MS-MVP MCE
http://support.telop.org

Please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup only.
 
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Ken Blake, MVP

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SteveAustin said:
I have a relic computer with xp pro, probably pirated, and I want to
purchase a clean version of xp pro to install on a new system I have
recently received. I want to run both systems. Question: Do I have
to purchase 2 separate xp pro packages to run xp legally (getting
updates/ servic packs) or can I load just one purchased package on
both systems? Thanks for your input.
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The rule is quite clear. It's one copy (or one license) for each
computer.

There's nothing new here. This is exactly the same rule that's
been in effect on every version of Windows starting with Windows
3.1. The only thing new with XP is that there's now an
enforcement mechanism.
 
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Bruce Chambers

Greetings --

You need to purchase a separate license for each computer on which
you plan to install it, if you wish to be legitimate.

As it has *always* been with *all* Microsoft operating systems,
it's necessary (to be in compliance with both the EULA and U.S.
copyright law http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/117.html), if not
technically) to purchase one WinXP license for each computer on which
it is installed. (Consult an attorney versed in copyright law to
determine final applicability in your locale.) 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 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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having both at once. -- RAH
 
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Bruce Chambers

Greetings --

You can 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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having both at once. -- RAH
 

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