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11-04-2006, 09:57 PM
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Would it be possable/ legal to....
Use my friends copy of windows XP to install onto one of my computers?
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11-04-2006, 09:59 PM
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No, Windows XP licenses are only good for one computer at a time. You can only legally install it if he has uninstalled it. You'll need to pick up a copy for around $90.
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11-04-2006, 10:06 PM
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ugh. Ok, thanks
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11-05-2006, 12:09 AM
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Now if I'm not mistaken an XP cd is generic and can be put on another machine, but you would have to purchase a legal licence from MS to operate it....Some one correct me if I am wrong....
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11-05-2006, 01:24 AM
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It's cheaper to just buy a new copy these days.
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