How to install XP Pro on second laptop

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Remco Sijmons

I've installed WinXP-Pro on my pc, but want to install it
on my laptop as well.

Do I have to buy a new copy or can I install the XP Pro
without any problem, and if so, how to do this?

Regards,

Remco Sijmons
Account Manager
The PC Man
www.thepcmanuk.com
 
Remco said:
I've installed WinXP-Pro on my pc, but want to install it
on my laptop as well.

Do I have to buy a new copy or can I install the XP Pro
without any problem, and if so, how to do this?

Regards,

Remco Sijmons
Account Manager
The PC Man
www.thepcmanuk.com

Okay......
You will have to purchase another copy of the Operating system in order to
use it on another computer to stay compliant with the EULA (End-User License
Agreement) you agreed to while installing in the first place.

As for after you get another license for Windows XP, the installation on
your laptop is not different than the installation on your desktop. Insert
CD, follow directions depending on "clean install or upgrade".
 
Greetings --

You can use one CD, as long as you've purchased an additional
license for each additional computer.

As it has *always* been with *all* Microsoft operating
systems, it's necessary (to be in compliance with 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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