xp on more than one computer

[Ashley]

If I purchase Windows XP Pro, can I put this on more than
one computer in my home or do I have to purchase multiple
copies.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

No, you need to go out and purchase an individual copy of Windows XP
if you wish to install it on multiple computers.

Each installation of Windows XP, installed on a different computer,
requires it's own unique Product Key (license). Therefore, you'll need
to purchase a copy of Windows XP for each installation on a different
computer, otherwise you'll be prevented from activating.

Go to Start >Run box type: WINVER , and hit enter. Then click on the
"End-User License Agreement" and read it. Your answer
lies in that agreement.

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

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| If I purchase Windows XP Pro, can I put this on more than
| one computer in my home or do I have to purchase multiple
| copies.

 

[Alex Nichol]

If I purchase Windows XP Pro, can I put this on more than
one computer in my home or do I have to purchase multiple
copies.

You have to have a separate copy for each machine. This has always been
the way MSoft supplies windows, under a license to use on a single
machine for each copy, It is because this was being widely disregarded
that they have brought in Product Activation to bring the point home to
people

 

[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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