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[Guest]

I have two computers, one laptop and one new pc. Will the same product key
from my laptop win Xp work on my new pc too? SO will 2 computers work
properly with the same product key?

 

[Rock]

I have two computers, one laptop and one new pc. Will the same product key
from my laptop win Xp work on my new pc too? SO will 2 computers work
properly with the same product key?

One license (key) per computer. Read the EULA.

 

[nubian]

A Windows XP license can only be used on one (1)
computer. A second installation requires a second
license.

From the Windows XP EULA:

1.1 Installation and use. You may install, use, access,
display and run one copy of the Software on a single
computer, such as a workstation, terminal or other
device ("Workstation Computer"). The Software may not
be used by more than two (2) processors at any one
time on any single Workstation Computer.

Please read your End-User License Agreement by going
to Start > Run and type: WINVER , and hit enter. Then
click on "End-User License Agreement".

If you already have a retail copy of Windows XP, you can obtain
additional licenses for another computer or laptop by visiting the
following Microsoft Web site:
http://shop.microsoft.com/special/wal/walinfo.asp

Carey, just curious, why do you post via the CDO web interface?

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I have two computers, one laptop and one new pc. Will the same product key
from my laptop win Xp work on my new pc too? SO will 2 computers work
properly with the same product key?

No, you need to purchase a separate WinXP license for each computer
on which you install it. (As long as you have multiple identical
licenses, it doesn't matter if you use the same CD for the
installations, as long as you use a different license each time.)

Just 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.

One can buy additional licenses, assuming one already has 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


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Bruce Chambers

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