Windows 2000 License

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Hello:

I have bought several workstations that are going to be in a Workgroup. Each
workstation has its own Windows XP professional License, but I need to
install Windows 2000 Professional. I have heard it is legal to use a Windows
license to install earlier versions of software. How can I install Windows
2000 Professional using my Windows XP license code? (I have both CDs, I am
asking about the license code)

Thank you for your time. Regards,

Jose
 
Windows 2000 CDROM comes with its own CD Key. So use it when you install Windows
2000.

Kaz
 
j05e said:
Hello:

I have bought several workstations that are going to be in a Workgroup. Each
workstation has its own Windows XP professional License, but I need to
install Windows 2000 Professional. I have heard it is legal to use a Windows
license to install earlier versions of software.
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Not all WinXP Pro licenses are downgradeable. Only OEM and the
Select/Open Volume licenses can be downgraded. Further the WinXP
license remains a _single_ license: you can use it for its original
WinXP installation, or you can use it, if it meets the other
requirements, Win2K Pro.

Microsoft Downgrading Chart
http://download.microsoft.com/downl...9d-4996-b198-7b9d3fe15611/downgrade_chart.doc

How can I install Windows
2000 Professional using my Windows XP license code? (I have both CDs, I am
asking about the license code)
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You would have to use a Win2K CD and Product Key that you already
have a legal license to use.



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Another good site for this question is http://www.microsoft.com/permission/.
Click on the "Use of Software" link and then scroll down to the Downgrades
section.

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