XP Professional Activation question

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freshyseth

I read through the other activation questions in this
Newsgroup and none addressed my question.

I originally purchased Windows XP Professional and
installed it on a laptop. This laptop has since been
decommissioned (seriously outdated). I then installed the
same OS from the same disk on my desktop and it activated
it with no questions. From everything I've heard, that's
a surprise. I thought I would have to call a number and
get a new activation key.

Because of this seamless multi-computer install of the
same OS I have this question. The CD sticker w/the
product key on it has this as a description:
"Windows XP Professional 1-2CPU OEM Product"

Does this mean that I can install this on to systems (a
two CPU license?) If so, then I have another PC that I
just built that I would like to install it on. That would
make 3 separate installs of the same OS. Will I need to
get a new activation key at that point?

I just don't really know what to expect or what my
install limits are. Any help would be great. Thanks.

fresh
 
No, Windows XP Pro support 2 processors in one computer. the licence say
you can install one copy on one PC. this doesnt mean you can install it on
2 or 3 computer.
 
Freshyseth --

1-2CPU means Windows XP Pro can be installed on one computer
having one processor (CPU) or two processors. It does not mean
you can install Windows XP on a second computer using the same
Product Key.

You'll need to purchase another copy of Windows XP if you wish
to install XP on another computer.

The Windows XP End-User License Agreement states you may
install only one (1) copy of Windows XP on one (1) computer.

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".


--
Nicholas

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| I read through the other activation questions in this
| Newsgroup and none addressed my question.
|
| I originally purchased Windows XP Professional and
| installed it on a laptop. This laptop has since been
| decommissioned (seriously outdated). I then installed the
| same OS from the same disk on my desktop and it activated
| it with no questions. From everything I've heard, that's
| a surprise. I thought I would have to call a number and
| get a new activation key.
|
| Because of this seamless multi-computer install of the
| same OS I have this question. The CD sticker w/the
| product key on it has this as a description:
| "Windows XP Professional 1-2CPU OEM Product"
|
| Does this mean that I can install this on to systems (a
| two CPU license?) If so, then I have another PC that I
| just built that I would like to install it on. That would
| make 3 separate installs of the same OS. Will I need to
| get a new activation key at that point?
|
| I just don't really know what to expect or what my
| install limits are. Any help would be great. Thanks.
|
| fresh
 
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