Windows Xp

[Kathy]

I was wondering since I own a copy of Windows XP Home, is
it possible to put it on another computer that is in the
same household, I own the other computer as well.
K

 

[Jim Macklin]

Not without a license, it is usually cheaper to buy a new
copy from a discount on-line store.
See the EULA, one computer one licensed operating system.


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message | I was wondering since I own a copy of Windows XP Home, is
| it possible to put it on another computer that is in the
| same household, I own the other computer as well.
| K

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

You can use one CD, as long as you've purchased an additional
license for each additional computer.

As it has *always* been with *all* Microsoft operating
systems, it's necessary (to be in compliance with the EULA, if not
technically) to purchase one WinXP license for each computer on which
it is installed. 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

You can, however, buy additional licenses, assuming you have 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


Bruce Chambers

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[Tumbleweed]

I was wondering since I own a copy of Windows XP Home, is
it possible to put it on another computer that is in the
same household, I own the other computer as well.
K

As I understand it, technically yes, but you'll have to lie and say you
uninstalled it from the first computer when you call to get an activation
code

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

In

I was wondering since I own a copy of Windows XP Home, is
it possible to put it on another computer that is in the
same household, I own the other computer as well.

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.