Windows XP Pro = Installed on both desktop and laptop

[DSG]

When Windows XP Pro Ver 2002 is installed on a computer, do I have access on
the computer to read the license that was issued with the application?

or

Does anyone know if I can install it on both my desktop and my laptop?

If that is so, what happens when Microsoft does its checks for software and
hardware?

or

How can I read the license off the CD without starting the install process?

 

[GreenieLeBrun]

When Windows XP Pro Ver 2002 is installed on a computer, do I have
access on the computer to read the license that was issued with the
application?

or

Does anyone know if I can install it on both my desktop and my laptop?

If that is so, what happens when Microsoft does its checks for
software and hardware?

or

How can I read the license off the CD without starting the install
process?

You can see the EULA by opening "My Computer", selecting "Help" then "About
Windows" and then selecting End-User Licence Agreement".

Microsoft operating systems are restricted to one computer per licence, you
will need a second product key (licence) for the second computer to enable
it (XP) to be activated.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Start/Run
Type "winver" ENTER
Click "End User License Agreement"
You can read the agreement.

You can only install a consumer license on one computer at a time.
As has always been the case with consumer versions since at least
Windows 95, one license, one computer.
If you want Windows XP on your laptop and desktop, you need to have
two licenses.

 

[LVTravel]

1st. Only one computer per license. You can't install on a desktop and a
laptop like you can with some versions of Office.

If you want to read the license key (the 25 character key) that was typed
in upon installation of the operating system you can download and run
keyfinder (version 1.51 or 2.0) from www.magicaljellybean.com

If you want access to a copy of the end user license agreement do this:
Click Start then Run, in the box that opens type "EULA.TXT" without the
quotes then click OK. (If this doesn't open a notepad window with the text
displayed, start notepad and go to the Windows\system32 folder and you will
find the file there.)

It is also on the installation CD. It may be compressed and I am not sure
where it would be without looking but a search of the CD using the EULA.*
attribute should find it. If it comes up with EULA.TX_ then it would be a
compressed file.

 

[baynole]

If that is so, what happens when Microsoft does its checks for software and
hardware?

They can completely shut down the OS.

 

[DSG]

Thanks, all of you. Quick response saves me time.
dsg
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: > If that is so, what happens when Microsoft does its checks for software
and
: > hardware?
:
: They can completely shut down the OS.
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:
:
:

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

When Windows XP Pro Ver 2002 is installed on a computer, do I have access on
the computer to read the license that was issued with the application?

or

Does anyone know if I can install it on both my desktop and my laptop?

No. The rule is quite clear. It's one copy (or one license) for each
computer.

There's nothing new here. This is exactly the same rule that's been in
effect on every version of Windows starting with Windows 3.1. The only
thing new with XP is that there's now an enforcement mechanism.

If yours is a retail version, 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]

When Windows XP Pro Ver 2002 is installed on a computer, do I have access on
the computer to read the license that was issued with the application?

Certainly. Start > Run > Winwer.exe. click the link to the EULA.

or

Does anyone know if I can install it on both my desktop and my laptop?

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

If that is so, what happens when Microsoft does its checks for software and
hardware?

One of the computers will eventually be detected as having a
non-genuine license, and you'll be directed to a website from which you
can purchase (at what is likely a higher than average price) a valid
license.

or

How can I read the license off the CD without starting the install process?

Very early in the installation process, the license will be displayed,
and you'll be required to agree with its terms before the installation
will proceed. If you decline the agreement, the installation will abort.


--

Bruce Chambers

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[DSG]

My thanks to all of you for your explanations. I just haven't kept up with
this type of information. Years ago I knew these answers, and also knew
there were exceptions for some types of applications if you had a desktop
and a laptop. dsg

: DSG wrote:
: > When Windows XP Pro Ver 2002 is installed on a computer, do I have
access on
: > the computer to read the license that was issued with the application?
: >
:
:
: Certainly. Start > Run > Winwer.exe. click the link to the EULA.
:
:
: > or
: >
: > Does anyone know if I can install it on both my desktop and my laptop?
: >
:
:
: 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
:
:
: > If that is so, what happens when Microsoft does its checks for software
and
: > hardware?
: >
:
:
: One of the computers will eventually be detected as having a
: non-genuine license, and you'll be directed to a website from which you
: can purchase (at what is likely a higher than average price) a valid
: license.
:
:
: > or
: >
: > How can I read the license off the CD without starting the install
process?
: >
: >
:
: Very early in the installation process, the license will be displayed,
: and you'll be required to agree with its terms before the installation
: will proceed. If you decline the agreement, the installation will abort.
:
:
: --
:
: Bruce Chambers
:
: Help us help you:
:
:
:
: They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
: safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin
:
: Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. -Bertrand
Russell