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01-26-2004, 12:12 PM
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I have 2 computers at home running WIN XP Home. I purchased both copies of WIN XP. I 'm building a 3rd computer right now and I was wondering if I could just use one of my existing versions of WIN XP? Or do I have to buy another copy of it?
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01-26-2004, 12:15 PM
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If your question is:
"Can I have three machines with only two copies of the OS?" then the answer is NO If the question is "Can I remove the OS from one computer and place it on the other? then the answer is YES
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01-26-2004, 12:22 PM
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My question was the "Can I have three machines with only two copies of the OS?" then the answer is NO"
Is it because of the activation? |
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01-26-2004, 12:27 PM
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No it is because it is against the EULA to have one licensed copy of WindowsXP on more than one machine - and consequently illegal to do so.
As to how will Microsoft find out - the answer is - through Windows Product Activation. |
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01-26-2004, 12:39 PM
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Thanks
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01-26-2004, 01:21 PM
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I'm confused here, you're original question asked if you could use one of your existing OS's on the new machine. by existing i assumed you meant on of the XP Home licenses that you had replaced with Pro. Bare with me here.
You have 2 PC w/XP Home that you are replacin with XP Pro, That will give you 2 PC's with Pro and 2 unused XP Home licenses. You can do whatever you want with the XP Home licenses, including installing one on your 3rd PC.
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01-26-2004, 01:35 PM
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01-26-2004, 01:36 PM
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Depending on how many licenses he has. Remember, only one license per computer. Otherwise it is illegal.
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