Using one copy of WinXP for two computers?

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Raymond Sanborn

I am considering buying Windows XP Professional. I have
both a desktop and a portable laptop unit. Do I have to
buy two copies of this program to cover both of my units,
which would be very discouraging, or can I cover both of
my computers with one copy of the software? I am currently
using Windows 98 SE. Please advise.
 
Windows = one copy/license - one computer.
MS Office = one copy/license - one desktop and one laptop.

(this is to be "legal" according to the MS eula - whether it's illegal in
the eyes of the law to install on multiple computers has yet to be proven).
 
I am considering buying Windows XP Professional. I have
both a desktop and a portable laptop unit. Do I have to
buy two copies of this program to cover both of my units,

Yes.


which would be very discouraging, or can I cover both of
my computers with one copy of the software?
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No. There's nothing new here; this is exactly the same rule
that's been in effect with *every* version of Windows. The only
thing new with XP is that there's now an enforcement mechanism.
 
Ken said:
No. There's nothing new here; this is exactly the same rule
that's been in effect with *every* version of Windows. The only
thing new with XP is that there's now an enforcement mechanism.
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Again I'll ask, have you actually ready every version of Windows' EULAs,
since the original version, or is this something you've just heard and
are repeating?

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from the wonderful said:
Windows = one copy/license - one computer.
MS Office = one copy/license - one desktop and one laptop.
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And that's only true for retail copies of Office, iirc. OEM copies,
whether you buy them yourself or whether they come with the hardware,
are limited to just one machine.
 
kurttrail said:
Again I'll ask, have you actually ready every version of Windows' EULAs,
since the original version, or is this something you've just heard and
are repeating?
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I wonder the same very thing, as he (and others here) repeats over and over again how XP-Pro, and Home are "exactly the same in all respects", only to then tell the differences! These MS co-dependents repeat this like kids in school reciting the "Pledge Of Allegiance", they say the words by rote, but do they really understand their meanings?

*shakes head*
 
TO: Purplehaz,David and Ken
Thanks for your prompt replies. My understanding is that
MS has programmed a security feature with MS Windows XP
that will not permit it to be installed on two computers
even if the user has both a desktop and a portable? the
investment is too great, so I guess I will be staying with
Windows 98 SE for some time since it does perform
satisfactorily for all my computing activities. Once
again, thanks for your inputs.
Ray
 
Raymond said:
TO: Purplehaz,David and Ken
Thanks for your prompt replies. My understanding is that
MS has programmed a security feature with MS Windows XP
that will not permit it to be installed on two computers
even if the user has both a desktop and a portable? the
investment is too great, so I guess I will be staying with
Windows 98 SE for some time since it does perform
satisfactorily for all my computing activities. Once
again, thanks for your inputs.
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For more info on the security feature called "Product Activation."

http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/basics/activation/mpafaq.asp

http://aumha.org/win5/a/wpa.htm

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"Trustworthy Computing" is only another example of an Oxymoron!
"Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei!"
 
Since Microsoft is supposed to believe anything I tell them, couldn't I
activate WinXP by internet on one computer, then turn around and install it
on another one and then chooose to activate by phone and tell them it would
not work on the first one and so I installed it on this new one?
 
Glen said:
Since Microsoft is supposed to believe anything I tell them, couldn't
I activate WinXP by internet on one computer, then turn around and
install it on another one and then chooose to activate by phone and
tell them it would not work on the first one and so I installed it on
this new one?
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Not only that, but you are supposedly totally anonymous. Not that I
actually believe that for one effin' moment, but at least they couldn't
use that info against you, unless they admit to perpetrating a fraud
too!

But I applaud the OP's decision not to give MS money for even one copy
of XP with PA!

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"Trustworthy Computing" is only another example of an Oxymoron!
"Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei!"
 
GSV Three Minds in a Can said:
And that's only true for retail copies of Office, iirc. OEM copies,
whether you buy them yourself or whether they come with the hardware,
are limited to just one machine.
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Thanks for the info. I did not know that about oem office installs.
 
There is a "security feature" called product activation that slows (not
stops) you from installing on two computers. I won't tell you what to do,
but here's a hint. After 120 days your product activation information gets
erased from the ms servers.
 
It does have a "security feature" called product activation. This slows you
from installing it on more than one computer, it *does not* stop you. There
are ways around it. The easiest way is to install xp on one computer, wait
over 120 days, then install on second machine. Your original activation info
gets purged after 120 days, so ms would have no record of your first
activation/install. This will violate the eula, but it's still up for grabs
if the eula is actaully a binding contract anyway. Or install it on both
call MS, lie to them, and say you took it off the first computer and they
will activate you. Use your own moral value system to decide how you want to
proceed.
 
purplehaz said:
It does have a "security feature" called product activation. This slows you
from installing it on more than one computer, it *does not* stop you. There
are ways around it. The easiest way is to install xp on one computer, wait
over 120 days, then install on second machine. Your original activation info
gets purged after 120 days, so ms would have no record of your first
activation/install. This will violate the eula, but it's still up for grabs
if the eula is actaully a binding contract anyway. Or install it on both
call MS, lie to them, and say you took it off the first computer and they
will activate you. Use your own moral value system to decide how you want to
proceed.
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I think his statement that he will stick with Win 98 because of the cost is
the best message he can send to Microsoft and "moral" thing to do in his
situation.
 
You're welcome.

Raymond Sanborn said:
Thanks for your input Purplehaz. I will let my conscience
be my guide. It does seem right that I would only be using
the program either on my desktop or portable and not both
simultaneously! Like I said, I'll let my conscience be my
guide. Thanks much.
Ray
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