installing XP on a 2nd. syatem

[Keith]

I have XP on one of my computers at home and I built
another system for my 15 year old daugther, and I don't
want to spend ant more money on another disk to install in
on this new system.
Can I install the XP home addition I have on this new
system IF yes HOW, IF NO WHY NOT!?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Once you purchase another license (Product Key), you may install
Windows XP on another computer using the same CD but using the
new Product Key.

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...."

You can install one (1) copy of Windows XP on one (1) computer.
Additional installations requires additional licenses (Product Keys)
for each installation on a different computer.

Frequently Asked Questions about Microsoft Product Activation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;302878&Product=winxp

HOW TO: Change the Product Key at the Time of Activation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;810892&Product=winxp

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

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Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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|I have XP on one of my computers at home and I built
| another system for my 15 year old daugther, and I don't
| want to spend ant more money on another disk to install in
| on this new system.
| Can I install the XP home addition I have on this new
| system IF yes HOW, IF NO WHY NOT!?

 

[JAX]

In short, one license, one PC. It is in violation of the EULA to install on
more than one machine. XP requires activation on the installation. You will
not be permitted to activate the second installation.

JAX

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Keith;
One license, one computer, the way it has been since at least Windows
95.
You need to buy another license if you want to install Windows XP on a
second computer.
You do not own
Windows, you have a conditional license to use Windows on one
computer.
Read the EULA you agreed to for details.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

No, of course not.

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