Registering XP Pro

[Guest]

I've just placed a question with regard to upgrading to XP Pro and the
response was great thanks. Now I'd like to ask do I need a seperate copy of
XP Pro upgrade for each PC ( I have three in a network) because I want to
register them. Or can I use just one copy three times. I'm never quite sure.
Thanks in advance.

 

[DL]

Individual retail copies
PS Its not register its Activate

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

A Windows XP license can only be used once on
one computer. A second installation requires a second
license and a third installation requires a third 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 Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
news://msnews.microsoft.com/

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| I've just placed a question with regard to upgrading to XP Pro and the
| response was great thanks. Now I'd like to ask do I need a seperate copy of
| XP Pro upgrade for each PC ( I have three in a network) because I want to
| register them. Or can I use just one copy three times. I'm never quite sure.
| Thanks in advance.

 

[Chick]

When you call the MS call centre tell them you have replaced your
motherboard and they will activate the single copy on your other system.
Microsoft would like you to waste money on copies for each system, but they
have more money in the bank than you and me.

 

[Rock]

I've just placed a question with regard to upgrading to XP Pro and the
response was great thanks. Now I'd like to ask do I need a seperate copy of
XP Pro upgrade for each PC ( I have three in a network) because I want to
register them. Or can I use just one copy three times. I'm never quite sure.
Thanks in advance.

The upgrade has it's own license. You need a separate copy for each
machine.

 

[Guest]

Sounds naughty...but nice. Thanks Chick.

When you call the MS call centre tell them you have replaced your
motherboard and they will activate the single copy on your other system.
Microsoft would like you to waste money on copies for each system, but they
have more money in the bank than you and me.

 

[Guest]

That is outright theft! Why not tell the OP to
walk into a store and just steal the software?
Your response is nothing short of fraud and
deceipt!

 

[Alias]

That is outright theft!

Only in some people's eyes, like yours. What, spray tell, has been stolen?

Why not tell the OP to
walk into a store and just steal the software?

Why should the OP go into a store and steal software he or she already
has and has paid for?

Your response is nothing short of fraud and
deceipt!

Well, it certainly isn't stealing software but a mere breach in the EULA
that states how MS would like you to use the software you bought or did
the OP just buy a licence? Seems to me the software is on the CD. The CD
was purchased so ergo I can do anything I want to with it in the privacy
of my home.

 

[HeyBub]

Only in some people's eyes, like yours. What, spray tell, has been
stolen?

It's called, in other situations, "Theft of service." It's like sneaking
into a movie. "What's being stolen," you might ask, "they're going to run
the projector anyway?" Same as the admission to a football game, or a ride
on a ski lift, or even a ride in a scheduled airliner.

Why should the OP go into a store and steal software he or she already
has and has paid for?

Because it's the same thing. It's like buying one ticket to a basketball
game and sneaking all your friends in under your raincoat. Just like one
ticket = admit one (it's printed right on the ticket), one software purchase
= one machine (it's printed right on the box).

Well, it certainly isn't stealing software but a mere breach in the
EULA that states how MS would like you to use the software you bought
or did the OP just buy a licence? Seems to me the software is on the
CD. The CD was purchased so ergo I can do anything I want to with it
in the privacy of my home.

No, you are wrong. Under every state law it is a criminal offense, called
"Conversion by Bailee." You did not purchase the software, you purchased the
USE of the software. Just like apartment rent - you don't own the apartment
and there are limitations on what you can do, even with the door closed.
(Although since the Lopez decision, there are fewer restrictions. But you
knew that.)

 

[Chick]

Where the greedy Microsoft Corporation go wrong, is that they treat the poor
home user like a rich business.
Instead of making more billions of dollars out of software that cost just a
few cents to manufacture, they should sell it cheaper to home users and make
up their 'losses' by charging more for a networked business.
Haven't Microsoft made enough money yet?

 

[NoStop]

Where the greedy Microsoft Corporation go wrong, is that they treat the
poor home user like a rich business.
Instead of making more billions of dollars out of software that cost just
a few cents to manufacture, they should sell it cheaper to home users and
make up their 'losses' by charging more for a networked business.
Haven't Microsoft made enough money yet?

Of course they've made enough now pulling in a bunch of suckers. That's why
I run Linux which is FREE. Besides it's nice running a decent o/s that is
stable, secure and comes with tons of other free software.

 

[NoStop]

A Windows XP license can only be used once on
one computer. A second installation requires a second
license and a third installation requires a third license.

Precisely why anyone with an IQ above 55 will NOT purchase additional
licenses to Windoze and use Linux.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Q. "Precisely why anyone with an IQ above 55 will NOT purchase additional
licenses to Windoze and use Linux."

A. How to turn Windows into Linux
http://fun.drno.de/flash/howto_turn_windows_into_linux.swf

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
news://msnews.microsoft.com/

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| Precisely why anyone with an IQ above 55 will NOT purchase additional
| licenses to Windoze and use Linux.

 

[Guest]

The U.S. Government has reported that fewer vulnerabilities were
found in Windows than in Linux/Unix operating systems in 2005.

Article: http://news.com.com/2061-10794_3-6020030.html

US-CERT: http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/bulletins/SB2005.html#UnixLinux

 

[Guest]

"The CD was purchased so ergo I can do anything I want to with it in the
privacy
of my home."

Answer:

If you place a call to someone and dissiminate fraudulent information,
it is therefore "public" and punishable by applicable laws as a fraudulent
offense.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I've just placed a question with regard to upgrading to XP Pro and the
response was great thanks. Now I'd like to ask do I need a seperate copy of
XP Pro upgrade for each PC ( I have three in a network) because I want to
register them. Or can I use just one copy three times. I'm never quite sure.
Thanks in advance.

You need to purchase a separate WinXP license for each computer on
which you install it. (As long as you have two identical licenses, it
doesn't matter if you use the same CD for the installations.)

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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