Windows XP

[Tim G.]

I have 2 computers in my home.I have Windows XP installed
on one computer in my home and Windows 98SE on the other.
Is it possible to install the current copy of XP that I
have on the computer running Windows 98SE and not have to
go out and buy another copy of XP.
Anyones help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

[dev]

Tim G. said:

> I have 2 computers in my home.I have Windows XP installed
> on one computer in my home and Windows 98SE on the other.
> Is it possible to install the current copy of XP that I
> have on the computer running Windows 98SE and not have to
> go out and buy another copy of XP.

Not legally, according to the EULA provided with XP.

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[CS]

On Wed, 24 Dec 2003 11:37:47 -0800, "Tim G."
> wrote:

>I have 2 computers in my home.I have Windows XP installed
>on one computer in my home and Windows 98SE on the other.
>Is it possible to install the current copy of XP that I
>have on the computer running Windows 98SE and not have to
>go out and buy another copy of XP.
>Anyones help will be greatly appreciated.
>Thanks.

The Microsoft EULA says no. But unless you want to make Microsoft
more rich than they already are, suggest you read up at this web site
first. Then you decide.....

www.microscum.com

[Ken Blake]

In ,
Tim G. > typed:

> I have 2 computers in my home.I have Windows XP installed
> on one computer in my home and Windows 98SE on the other.
> Is it possible to install the current copy of XP that I
> have on the computer running Windows 98SE and not have to
> go out and buy another copy of XP.


Of course not. The rule is quite clear. It's one copy (or one
license) for each computer.

There's nothing new here. This is exactly the same rule that's
been in effect on every version of Windows starting with Windows
3.1. The only thing new with XP is that there's now an
enforcement mechanism.

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Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
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