Windows XP and Virtual PC

[Guest]

Anybody know if I can install the same copy of XP Pro as a virtual computer
using MS Virtual PC?
A) Is it legal? (It is still on one machine)
B) Will the activation allow it?
Thanks

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

No, you cannot install and activate the same Windows XP
license installed as a second copy on the same computer.
You'll need to purchase a new license for a second installation
even though its installed on the same computer.

Please take a moment to read the EULA.

Go to Start > Run and type: WINVER , and hit enter.
Click on "End-User License Agreement".

How to Order Additional Licenses for Windows XP Home Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.mspx

How to Order Additional Licenses for Windows XP Professional
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.mspx

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| Anybody know if I can install the same copy of XP Pro as a virtual computer
| using MS Virtual PC?
| A) Is it legal? (It is still on one machine)
| B) Will the activation allow it?
| Thanks

 

[Mike Brannigan [MSFT]]

Steve as Carey has already answered.
The easiest way to avoid any confusion about the licensing for Virtual PC is
to treat each and every Virtual PC you create a real PC and then just follow
the licensing for that PC. We do not treat a Virtual PC any different to a
real PC for licensing. Even if the Virtual PC is not active ad jus a file on
a server some where - this is equivalent to a PC that is just powered off
and in storage somewhere. If our software is installed on it then you need
license.

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Regards,

Mike
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