xp activation

[Mark]

My mom bought Windows XP for our home computer about a
year ago. I recently installed it on our other home
computer. It wants me to activate the product but i don't
know how to do that because it is on another computer
which it was already activated on. We still use both
computers.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Once you purchase another Windows XP Home license, you'll have
to change the Product Key and then you will be able to activate.

Additional Licenses for Windows XP Home Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.asp

HOW TO: Change the Product Key at the Time of Activation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;810892&Product=winxp

On the back of the Windows XP box, please read the statement:

"For installation and use on one computer"
(see License Agreement for license terms).

To access the License Agreement on your XP computer, go to:

Start > Run and type: WINVER , and hit enter.

Then click on "End-User License Agreement".

You can also open XP's "Help and Support" and type: EULA
and hit enter. Click on "Questions and answers about the EULA".

The End-User License Agreement states quite clearly:

"You may install, use, access, display and run one copy
of the Software on a single computer...."

You can install one (1) copy of Windows XP on one (1) computer.
Additional installations requires additional licenses (Product Keys)
for each installation on a different computer.

Frequently Asked Questions about Microsoft Product Activation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;302878&Product=winxp

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| My mom bought Windows XP for our home computer about a
| year ago. I recently installed it on our other home
| computer. It wants me to activate the product but i don't
| know how to do that because it is on another computer
| which it was already activated on. We still use both
| computers.

 

[SDC]

Hallo Mark,

My mom bought Windows XP for our home computer about a
year ago. I recently installed it on our other home
computer. It wants me to activate the product but i don't
know how to do that because it is on another computer
which it was already activated on. We still use both
computers.

Your XP licence is for one PC only. You'll have to buy additional
licenses if you want to install it on additional PC's.

Correct me if I'm wrong: If you upgrade your PC then you can probably
request a new key at the Microsoft support desk.

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

In

My mom bought Windows XP for our home computer about a
year ago. I recently installed it on our other home
computer. It wants me to activate the product but i don't
know how to do that because it is on another computer
which it was already activated on. We still use both
computers.

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.

 

[myself]

In Mark



The rule is quite clear. It's one copy (or one license) for each computer.

If you can't afford another copy of Windows XP, please don't resort to software
theft or illegal cracking. Search your local newspaper and especially any local
computer rags for LUG (Linux User Group) meetings. Nearby colleges may also
have meetings - try asking their computer-science department. The user group
will be quite happy to show you how to install Linux and a whole bunch of free
applications (take your pick out of over 10,000 now available!) and teach you
how to use them. It won't cost you a cent, it's legal, you'll get to meet some
really fun people, and I guarantee it'll open up an exciting new world of
computing.

If you have questions or need help finding a LUG, give alt.os.linux a visit.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Linux is no an option....it is an excuse.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| On Mon, 15 Mar 2004 11:28:57 -0700, Ken Blake, MVP wrote:
|
| > In Mark
| > <[email protected]> typed:
| >
| >> My mom bought Windows XP for our home computer about a year ago. I
| >> recently installed it on our other home computer. It wants me to
| >> activate the product but i don't know how to do that because it is on
| >> another computer which it was already activated on. We still use both
| >> computers.
| >
| >
| > The rule is quite clear. It's one copy (or one license) for each computer.
|
| If you can't afford another copy of Windows XP, please don't resort to software
| theft or illegal cracking. Search your local newspaper and especially any local
| computer rags for LUG (Linux User Group) meetings. Nearby colleges may also
| have meetings - try asking their computer-science department. The user group
| will be quite happy to show you how to install Linux and a whole bunch of free
| applications (take your pick out of over 10,000 now available!) and teach you
| how to use them. It won't cost you a cent, it's legal, you'll get to meet some
| really fun people, and I guarantee it'll open up an exciting new world of
| computing.
|
| If you have questions or need help finding a LUG, give alt.os.linux a visit.
|
| --
|
| This anti-piracy message provided as a free service to Microsoft!
|
|

 

[John Corson]

Hey Carey,

It is not an excuse. Linux is virtually virus-free, spam-free, spyware-free
and just about as "Bug free" as it can be. Since Billionnaire Bill has the
correct codes in holding so he can continue to have his developers
"UPGRADE," I would say enough is enough. He has enough money, we users have
had enough of the bugs and LINUX IS THE ANSWER!

Funny isn't it?...User and news groups for Linux discuss opencode how to
manipulate the OS, improve it and utilize its many services. User and news
groups for Windows discuss problems with the OS and how to fix it!

---John---

 

[Furry Cat Herder]

Linux is no an option....it is an excuse.

Now, now -- "FUD" is an excuse, Linux is an operating system. The Linux
boxen I run stay up far longer than any Windows OS I've got, and have
never been infected with a virus.

Linux, however, is not a turn-key, computer-ignorant-user OS.

-- Julie.

 

[Spinner]

Hey Carey,

It is not an excuse. Linux is virtually virus-free, Spam-free,

Spam free? BULLSHIT!
Spam is a problem with e-mail, not the OS or mail reader you use.
If your going to try to make an argument, atleast TRY not to make such
blatently false statements.
It only shows you have no clue what you are talking about.
And as for virii, a good portion of them are written on linux and unix.
Sounds like sour grapes on the part of the linux users trying to **** over
the rest of us.


spyware-free

 

[=?ISO-8859-1?Q?=BBQ=AB?=]

Linux is no an option....it is an excuse.

It's become a pretty *good* excuse for Amazon, Akamai, Google, ....

Perhaps those are just hobby companies though, not really interested in
having 'real' operating systems.

 

[pjp]

" Linux, however, is not a turn-key, computer-ignorant-user OS."

Neither XP from what I can see of it so far. Can't seem to even specifically
control what any one specific user is allowed to do or not do, what they can
see or not see etc. etc.