Loading XP Pro on two PC's

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I have heard you can only load XP on one machine. I have
two home computers I would like to have XP loaded on. Is
there a way I can load the same XP CD on both computers?
 
Yes! Purchase another license (Product Key).

To purchase an additional Windows XP license, visit:

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

Windows XP requires a separate license (Product Key) for each
installation on a different computer. Otherwise, Product Activation
will fail on the second computer installation. So, you need to purchase
a new license (Product Key) for another installation.

Read your Windows XP End-User License Agreement:

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

It clearly states that you may only install one (1) copy
of Windows XP on just one (1) computer. You will
need a new license (Product Key) for each new
installation on a different computer.

Also, open XP's "Help and Support" and type: EULA
and click on "Questions and Answers about the
End User License Agreement".


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Nicholas

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| I have heard you can only load XP on one machine. I have
| two home computers I would like to have XP loaded on. Is
| there a way I can load the same XP CD on both computers?
 
Greetings --

Certainly. Simply purchase two licenses.

Bruce Chambers

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Windows licensing has always been one computer one operating system.
Windows XP just enforces what has always been the case.

Oli
 
-----Original Message-----
I have heard you can only load XP on one machine. I have
two home computers I would like to have XP loaded on. Is
there a way I can load the same XP CD on both computers?
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I believe that if one of the machines is a workstation,
and one is a laptop, it can be loaded on both. The
reasoning is that you are only using one machine at a
time. If both are for home use, you may have to buy
another license. I called microsoft about this when I
first heard of it and I believe that is the answer they
gave me. Check it out with them. They are usually
helpful in these matters.
 
Only the "retail version" of "Office XP" can be installed on both
a desktop and a laptop computer. "Windows XP" may only be
installed on one (1) computer using the same Product Key,
otherwise Product Activation will fail.

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Nicholas

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| I believe that if one of the machines is a workstation,
| and one is a laptop, it can be loaded on both. The
| reasoning is that you are only using one machine at a
| time. If both are for home use, you may have to buy
| another license. I called microsoft about this when I
| first heard of it and I believe that is the answer they
| gave me. Check it out with them. They are usually
| helpful in these matters.
 
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