use of software on two computers

[Guest]

I am getting ready to place an order for XP Home Edition for my desktop
computer. I would also like to install XP on my laptop. Do I have to
purchase two seperate discs for this or is there a package that will enable
me to use the software on two computers?

 

[SingaporeWebDesign]

Hello,

You will need to purchase a second licence. You can do this via online,
store or phone.

Microsoft's website has more information.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.mspx

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

You need to buy 2 if you want Windows XP on both computers.

 

[Support]

I am getting ready to place an order for XP Home Edition for my desktop
computer. I would also like to install XP on my laptop. Do I have to
purchase two seperate discs for this or is there a package that will
enable
me to use the software on two computers?

Microsoft only allow one installation of each of their products by home
users.

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

I am getting ready to place an order for XP Home Edition for my
desktop computer. I would also like to install XP on my laptop. Do
I have to purchase two seperate discs for this or is there a package
that will enable me to use the software on two computers?

If you buy a retail copy, not an OEM one, you can buy extra licenses (see
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.asp). But it's not
generally a good deal. The problem is that Microsoft sells additional
licenses at only a small savings over the list price. You're almost
certainly better off just buying a complete second copy from a discount
source.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I am getting ready to place an order for XP Home Edition for my desktop
computer. I would also like to install XP on my laptop. Do I have to
purchase two seperate discs for this or is there a package that will enable
me to use the software on two computers?

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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