Separate Copies of XP???

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Is there a restriction of how many computers you can load a copy of Windows
on? I'm not talking about pirating or bootlegging copies but have a desktop
with Win XP Pro and I'm getting a notebook w/o an OS and would like to
install my copy on there also. My initial understanding is I need a
separate copy of Win for each machine. However looking at the
Specifications for Win XP Pro it shows under License Quantity - 2
processors.

So would I be legit or not???
 
Noncenx said:
Is there a restriction of how many computers you can load a copy of Windows
on? I'm not talking about pirating or bootlegging copies but have a desktop
with Win XP Pro and I'm getting a notebook w/o an OS and would like to
install my copy on there also. My initial understanding is I need a
separate copy of Win for each machine. However looking at the
Specifications for Win XP Pro it shows under License Quantity - 2
processors.

So would I be legit or not???
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Two processors means two processors, not two computers.
 
Each installation of Windows XP requires a different Product Key (license) that
you must purchase. Otherwise, Product Activation will fail.

The 1-2 CPU notation means you can install XP Pro on a computer
that has either one or two processors installed.

Additional Licenses for Windows XP Professional
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.asp

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| Is there a restriction of how many computers you can load a copy of Windows
| on? I'm not talking about pirating or bootlegging copies but have a desktop
| with Win XP Pro and I'm getting a notebook w/o an OS and would like to
| install my copy on there also. My initial understanding is I need a
| separate copy of Win for each machine. However looking at the
| Specifications for Win XP Pro it shows under License Quantity - 2
| processors.
|
| So would I be legit or not???
 
No, you buy a server version of Windows that supports 4 processors.

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

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| And you have four processors on your motherboard then you have to buy two
| licenses?
|
| --
| Pavel
 
No, then you need server software. XP Pro will only use a max of 2 physical
processors.
 
CPU - Control Processor Unit = synonym for processor
XP Pro can run on PCs having up to two processors onboard. This is not a
license restriction, but an operating system restriction.

XP is limited to one installation on one PC per licensing restriction. Want
more, buy another license or another XP with license.
Dave
 
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