Can I install Windows XP in more than 1 computer at home?

[Sierra]

I have two computers, one still on Windows 98 first
edition. I really enjoy XP, so I was wondering if I am
able (allowed) to install XP in both machines or do I
need to buy a second copy of XP?


Thanks.,

 

[Brian W]

The short answers...

I have two computers, one still on Windows 98 first
edition. I really enjoy XP, so I was wondering if I am
able (allowed) to install XP in both machines

No

or do I

need to buy a second copy of XP?

Yes


Brian W

 

[Norm]

Like the others have said you need to purchase another copy. You can save
$15 by just purchasing an additional license from Microsoft.

 

[Ken Blake]

In

I have two computers, one still on Windows 98 first
edition. I really enjoy XP, so I was wondering if I am
able (allowed) to install XP in both machines

No. 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.

or do I
need to buy a second copy of XP?

Yes.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

Let's apply a little common sense to the question, shall we? Does
your local grocer let you walk out of the market with three loaves of
bread when you've paid for only one? Can you drive two cars home if
you've paid for only one? Does your local clothier allow you to leave
the shop with two shirts if you've purchased only one? Have you
noticed a trend, yet? So where in the world did you ever get the idea
that software manufacturers would sell their product licenses any
differently? In real life, it doesn't matter whether the product
being purchased is a physical item, a service, or a software license -
if all you buy is one, that's all you get.

As it has *always* been with *all* Microsoft operating systems,
it's necessary (to be in compliance with both the EULA and copyright
laws, 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) the sort of multiple installations you're asking about.


Bruce Chambers

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[Joh N.]

Bruce Chambers, after spending 3 minutes figuring out which end of the pen to

Greetings --

Greetings --

Let's apply a little common sense to the question, shall we?

When *you* start, let us know.

Does
your local grocer let you walk out of the market with three loaves of
bread when you've paid for only one?

How the hell do you apply this pathetically ridiculous analogy to owning a CD
that can be put on (theoretically) *any* computer in the world you moron?

Can you drive two cars home if
you've paid for only one?

Same applies here. Again, you're a moron.

Does your local clothier allow you to leave
the shop with two shirts if you've purchased only one?

And again, another patently idiotic analogy.

Have you
noticed a trend, yet?

Yes...if you actually had two brain cells, you'd be in danger of losing them
if they somehow bumped into each other and the resulting friction burned them
up. Idiocy seems to be your trademark...that or mindless slavery and ass
kissing to/of Billy G.

So where in the world did you ever get the idea
that software manufacturers would sell their product licenses any
differently? In real life, it doesn't matter whether the product
being purchased is a physical item, a service, or a software license -
if all you buy is one, that's all you get.

Hey, moron, can you physically reuse two slices of bread you've already eaten,
for another sandwich? Can you park your car in two seperate garages at the same
exact time? Can you and someone else wear the same shirt at the same time...and
work normally at your respective places of employment? The answer to any of
these is, of course, no. Yet, I can take my *PAID FOR* CD, and install it on 50
computers in my home if I wanted to, one right after the other, actually be
able to use all of them afterwards simultaneously, and even turn them off or on
simultaneously.
Maybe you should stick to Dr. Seuss...analogies are far too advanced for your
brain processes.

Joh N.
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[David]

Hey, moron, can you physically reuse two slices of bread you've
already eaten,
for another sandwich? Can you park your car in two seperate garages at
the same exact time? Can you and someone else wear the same shirt at
the same time...and work normally at your respective places of
employment? The answer to any of these is, of course, no. Yet, I can
take my *PAID FOR* CD, and install it on 50 computers in my home if I
wanted to, one right after the other, actually be able to use all of
them afterwards simultaneously, and even turn them off or on
simultaneously.
Maybe you should stick to Dr. Seuss...analogies are far too advanced
for your
brain processes.

Hey Brainless twit. Do you not understand teh concept behind a
License?? you DID NOT by the software. You bought a license. A license is
a "Grant to use". A license allows you to use something within certain
restrictions.

Did you pay for your drivers license? Does it allow you to drive anyway
you want? Or, Do you have to obey certain restrictions? Like Traffic laws
and Vehicle Codes.

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