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Old 02-15-2004, 09:29 PM   #1
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Smile Using one copy of XP Upgrade on 2 different boxes?

I have the system I'm using now that was upgraded to XP from 98se... also I'm finishing up my first PC build, and was wondering if I can use the same XP upgrade on this new system? What about the activation part?

Will I be able to get all the "online" updates if its not avtivated? I understand that most the new hardware requires SP1 to run correctly.

Can I use the same XP upgrade on this new computer to get it up and running, then worry about a new copy of XP?

Can I use an XP upgrade or do I need to a "Full" version?

Does anyone know of a site where there is an "up to date" , "how to build a compter" tutorial?
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Old 02-15-2004, 09:34 PM   #2
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you will not be able to use it on two different computers......

you can buy another xp upgrade as long as you can prove you have a previous version of windows or you can buy a full version.
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Simple answer = No.

You cant use the one copy of XP on more then one computer its illegal.

You can use an upgrade to do a clean install provided that you have a previous version of Windows lying around that you can stick in to show it that you are a licensed user, so that it will allow you to use the upgrade. However it is cheaper to buy a full OEM Windows XP then a retail upgrade.
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Old 02-15-2004, 09:37 PM   #4
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Re: Using one copy of XP Upgrade on 2 different boxes?

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Does anyone know of a site where there is an "up to date" , "how to build a compter" tutorial?
Just use the one on PCMECH and ignore all the old stuff.
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