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I am wondering how to make it OK to install WindowsXP home or WindowsXP student edition on 2 different computers. We can put on the same login names for both if necessary.
 
You must purchase a license (Product Key) for each
installation of Windows XP on a different computer.
Otherwise, you'll be in violation of the EULA and
Product Activation will fail on the second installation.

On the back of the Windows XP box, please read the statement
"For installation and use on one computer"
(see License Agreement for license terms).

To access the License Agreement on your XP computer, go to:

Start > Run and type: WINVER , and hit enter.

Then click on "End-User License Agreement".

You can also open XP's "Help and Support" and type: EULA
and hit enter. Click on "Questions and answers about the EULA".

The End-User License Agreement states quite clearly:

"You may install, use, access, display and run one copy
of the Software on a single computer...."

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| Hello,
|
| I am wondering how to make it OK to install WindowsXP home or WindowsXP student edition on 2 different
computers. We can put on the same login names for both if necessary.
 
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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Greetings --

That's incorrect.

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



Bruce Chambers

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Help us help you:




You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having both at once. -- RAH
 
You are incorrect. One license - one computer, the way it has always been.
With MS Office you can install it on your desktop and laptop. Maybe that is
what you were thinking about.
 
XP pro says for use with 2 CPU's. Some people try to stretch that to mean 2
computers.
 
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