Jim L. said:
If I installed two separate XP partitions on one computer,
and have activated one, can I also activate the second one
and be able to switch back and forth without constant re-
activation? I would simply like to have two copies for
different purposes. Thanks in advance.
Jim,
No,
If you wish to perform 2 installs of Windows XP you require 2 licenses and
thus 2 different product activation keys.
The EULA is quite clear on this.
1. GRANT OF LICENSE. Microsoft grants you the following
rights provided that you comply with all terms and
conditions of this 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.
The key here is the phrase "... You may install, use, access,
display and run one copy of the Software on a single computer..." so
multi boot scenarios require multiple licenses.
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Mike
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