Validate

[Ken]

Hi all, I am hoping someone can help me.

I have been having so many problems with my desk top I have had to keep
re-installing all programmes including XP that I have bought a new desktop
and laptop but the problem I have got now I get a error message telling me I
have exceeded the amount of times I can validate XP.

So I have installed XP and cannot use either computer so can anyone help
please.

Thanks in advance

Ken

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

Is this a regular retail WinXP CD? If so, you can only keep it running on a
single system. You need an additional license for each machine. If you've
removed it from the original machine, then you should be able to call and
activate it on one of the new systems.

If it was preinstalled with the original system, or you purchased an OEM
full version, then you will not be able to install and activate it on the
new systems. You will need new licenses for each.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Ken]

How do I get a new licence for the two computers?

Ken

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

WindowsXP Professional additional licenses:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.asp

WindowsXP Home additional licenses:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.asp

These can only be used with retail versions of WindowsXP.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org