How many licenses in XP FPP

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I want to buy Windows XP Pro for 3 computers I have. I want to know how many
licenses are included in the Full Packaged Product(FPP) or if this just
provides a single license and I have to pay additional licensing for the the
2 other computers. The product description sounds like there are multiple
licenses but it doesn't say how many. I also saw a VALUE PACK mentioned
somewhere but again found no further description.
 
One license per pack.
If you need three, you need to buy three.
Some Microsoft Office versions allow installation on more than one computer.
Exactly what in the product description sounds like additional installations
are authorized?
Where did you see "VALUE PACK" mentioned?

OEM is cheaper and may be a good option.
 
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Can I install XP Professional FFP on both my desktop and my laptop?
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No but if you or any uer in yor familycan qualify (actually , nobody realky verfies this) you an install Student Teacer Edition (127 bucks at Sams Club) on three machines, all perfectly legal. You get Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook
 
rory4now said:
Can I install XP Professional FFP on both my desktop and my laptop?
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If you've purchased two licenses, yes.

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

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when you carefully read your EULA agreement contract
it is one license per machine.
 
Bruce Chambers said:
If you've purchased two licenses, yes.

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

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Bruce Chambers

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