windows xp on two computers

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I have two computer at home for personal use. I bought Windows xp and was
wondering if i can install it on both computers or is it only meant to be
used on one.
 
liquidboyblue said:
I have two computer at home for personal use. I bought Windows xp and was
wondering if i can install it on both computers or is it only meant to be
used on one.
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One copy, one computer

gls858
 
You are only permitted to install one (1) copy of Windows XP
on one (1) computer using the Product Key (license). Additional
installations on different PCs require their own unique Product Key.

Therefore, if you wish to install Windows XP on two (2) PCs,
you need to purchase two (2) licenses.

Please read your End-User License Agreement by going
to Start > Run and type: WINVER , and hit enter. Then
click on "End-User License Agreement".

If you already have a retail copy of Windows XP, you can obtain
additional licenses for another computer or laptop by visiting the
following Microsoft Web site:
http://shop.microsoft.com/special/wal/walinfo.asp

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
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| I have two computer at home for personal use. I bought Windows xp and was
| wondering if i can install it on both computers or is it only meant to be
| used on one.
 
liquidboyblue said:
I have two computer at home for personal use. I bought Windows xp and was
wondering if i can install it on both computers or is it only meant to be
used on one.
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You'll need to purchase a separate WinXP license for each computer on
which you install it.

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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Gordon said:
gls858 wrote:




Wrong. One *licence* one computer. Yiou are permitted to make *copies* of
the CD for backup purposes.
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Your right. Poor choice of words on my part.
 
No, "Not legally" is better to install you agree to the EUILA.

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Don Burnette said:
Or perhaps even better:

" At least not on MS terms"...


Don Burnette


Love your reply!

Short answer - Not legally.

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