user license agreements

[Dthomasluv]

I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
software separate for each device?

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

One license, one computer, the way it has always been with Microsoft
consumer operating systems since at least Windows 95.
If you want Windows XP on 3 computers, you need 3 licenses.

You can get licenses at a slight discount but you can usually find the
full version locally for less:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.mspx

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"Dthomasluv" > wrote in message
...
> I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
> Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
> Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
> codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
> software separate for each device?

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Each installation of Windows XP requires a different Product Key (license) that
you must purchase. Otherwise, Product Activation will fail.

Once you purchase another license (Product Key), you may install
Windows XP on another computer using the same CD but using the
new Product Key.

On the back of the Windows XP box, please read the statement
"For installation and use on one computer"
(see License Agreement for license terms).

To access the License Agreement on your XP computer, go to:

Start > Run and type: WINVER , and hit enter.

Then click on "End-User License Agreement".

You can also open XP's "Help and Support" and type: EULA
and hit enter. Click on "Questions and answers about the EULA".

The End-User License Agreement states quite clearly:

"You may install, use, access, display and run one copy
of the Software on a single computer...."

You can install one (1) copy of Windows XP on one (1) computer.
Additional installations requires additional licenses (Product Keys)
for each installation on a different computer.

HOW TO: Change the Product Key at the Time of Activation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;810892&Product=winxp

Additional Licenses for Windows XP Home Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.asp

Additional Licenses for Windows XP Professional
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.asp

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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"Dthomasluv" > wrote in message:
...

|I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
| Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
| Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
| codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
| software separate for each device?

[Ken Blake, MVP]

In ,
Dthomasluv > typed:

> I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
> Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
> Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
> codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
> software separate for each device?


If you buy a retail version, not an OEM one, yes you can buy
extra licenses (see
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.asp). But
it's not generally a good deal. The problem is that Microsoft
sells additional licenses at only a small savings over the list
price. You're almost certainly better off just buying complete
extra copies from a discount source.


--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

You'll need to purchase a separate WinXP license for each computer
on which you install it.

As it has *always* been with *all* Microsoft operating systems,
it's necessary (to be in compliance with both the EULA and U.S.
copyright law http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/117.html), if not
technically) to purchase one WinXP license for each computer on which
it is installed. (Consult an attorney versed in copyright law to
determine final applicability in your locale.) The only way in which
WinXP licensing differs from that of earlier versions of Windows is
that Microsoft has finally added a copy protection and anti-theft
mechanism, Product Activation, to prevent (or at least make more
difficult) multiple installations using a single license.

You can buy additional licenses, assuming you have a retail
license. Naturally, Microsoft cannot sell additional OEM licenses. Be
aware, however, that you'll probably pay more this way than you would
if you were to buy a second copy of WinXP from a discount retailer;
Microsoft will only offer you a 15% discount off their MSRP.

Additional Licenses for Windows XP Home Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.asp

Additional Licenses for Windows XP Professional
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.asp


Bruce Chambers
--
Help us help you:
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
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You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
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"Dthomasluv" > wrote in message
...
> I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
> Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
> Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
> codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
> software separate for each device?

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

You'll need to purchase a separate WinXP license for each computer
on which you install it.

As it has *always* been with *all* Microsoft operating systems,
it's necessary (to be in compliance with both the EULA and U.S.
copyright law http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/117.html), if not
technically) to purchase one WinXP license for each computer on which
it is installed. (Consult an attorney versed in copyright law to
determine final applicability in your locale.) The only way in which
WinXP licensing differs from that of earlier versions of Windows is
that Microsoft has finally added a copy protection and anti-theft
mechanism, Product Activation, to prevent (or at least make more
difficult) multiple installations using a single license.

You can buy additional licenses, assuming you have a retail
license. Naturally, Microsoft cannot sell additional OEM licenses. Be
aware, however, that you'll probably pay more this way than you would
if you were to buy a second copy of WinXP from a discount retailer;
Microsoft will only offer you a 15% discount off their MSRP.

Additional Licenses for Windows XP Home Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.asp

Additional Licenses for Windows XP Professional
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.asp


Bruce Chambers
--
Help us help you:
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having both at once. - RAH


"Dthomasluv" > wrote in message
...
> I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
> Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
> Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
> codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
> software separate for each device?

[hermes]

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Dthomasluv wrote:

>I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
>Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
>Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
>codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
>software separate for each device?
>
>
http://protectfreedom.tripod.com/
http://microscum.com/mmpafaq/
http://www.windows-sucks.com

--

hermes
DRM sux! Treacherous Computing kills our virtual civil liberties!
http://protectfreedom.tripod.com/index.html
http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~rja14/tcpa-faq.html
http://anti-dmca.org/
http://www.eff.org/IP/DMCA/unintended_consequences.php

Windows XP crashed.
I am the Blue Screen of Death.
No one hears your screams

[Alex Nichol]

Dthomasluv wrote:

>I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
>Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
>Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
>codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
>software separate for each device?

You need three licenses. And always have done, with the earlier windows
as well. While you can buy additional licenses, the price is
'recommended retail' less not much and it is usually cheaper just to buy
three at a discount store

--
Alex Nichol MS MVP (Windows Technologies)
Bournemouth, U.K. (remove the D8 bit)

[hermes]

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Dthomasluv wrote:

>I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
>Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
>Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
>codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
>software separate for each device?
>
>
http://protectfreedom.tripod.com/
http://microscum.com/mmpafaq/
http://www.windows-sucks.com

--

hermes
DRM sux! Treacherous Computing kills our virtual civil liberties!
http://protectfreedom.tripod.com/index.html
http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~rja14/tcpa-faq.html
http://anti-dmca.org/
http://www.eff.org/IP/DMCA/unintended_consequences.php

Windows XP crashed.
I am the Blue Screen of Death.
No one hears your screams

[Alex Nichol]

Dthomasluv wrote:

>I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
>Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
>Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
>codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
>software separate for each device?

You need three licenses. And always have done, with the earlier windows
as well. While you can buy additional licenses, the price is
'recommended retail' less not much and it is usually cheaper just to buy
three at a discount store

--
Alex Nichol MS MVP (Windows Technologies)
Bournemouth, U.K. (remove the D8 bit)

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

One license, one computer, the way it has always been with Microsoft
consumer operating systems since at least Windows 95.
If you want Windows XP on 3 computers, you need 3 licenses.

You can get licenses at a slight discount but you can usually find the
full version locally for less:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.mspx

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"Dthomasluv" > wrote in message
...
> I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
> Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
> Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
> codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
> software separate for each device?

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

You'll need to purchase a separate WinXP license for each computer
on which you install it.

As it has *always* been with *all* Microsoft operating systems,
it's necessary (to be in compliance with both the EULA and U.S.
copyright law http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/117.html), if not
technically) to purchase one WinXP license for each computer on which
it is installed. (Consult an attorney versed in copyright law to
determine final applicability in your locale.) The only way in which
WinXP licensing differs from that of earlier versions of Windows is
that Microsoft has finally added a copy protection and anti-theft
mechanism, Product Activation, to prevent (or at least make more
difficult) multiple installations using a single license.

You can buy additional licenses, assuming you have a retail
license. Naturally, Microsoft cannot sell additional OEM licenses. Be
aware, however, that you'll probably pay more this way than you would
if you were to buy a second copy of WinXP from a discount retailer;
Microsoft will only offer you a 15% discount off their MSRP.

Additional Licenses for Windows XP Home Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.asp

Additional Licenses for Windows XP Professional
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.asp


Bruce Chambers
--
Help us help you:
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having both at once. - RAH


"Dthomasluv" > wrote in message
...
> I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
> Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
> Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
> codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
> software separate for each device?

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

One license, one computer, the way it has always been with Microsoft
consumer operating systems since at least Windows 95.
If you want Windows XP on 3 computers, you need 3 licenses.

You can get licenses at a slight discount but you can usually find the
full version locally for less:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.mspx

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"Dthomasluv" > wrote in message
...
> I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
> Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
> Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
> codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
> software separate for each device?

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

You'll need to purchase a separate WinXP license for each computer
on which you install it.

As it has *always* been with *all* Microsoft operating systems,
it's necessary (to be in compliance with both the EULA and U.S.
copyright law http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/117.html), if not
technically) to purchase one WinXP license for each computer on which
it is installed. (Consult an attorney versed in copyright law to
determine final applicability in your locale.) The only way in which
WinXP licensing differs from that of earlier versions of Windows is
that Microsoft has finally added a copy protection and anti-theft
mechanism, Product Activation, to prevent (or at least make more
difficult) multiple installations using a single license.

You can buy additional licenses, assuming you have a retail
license. Naturally, Microsoft cannot sell additional OEM licenses. Be
aware, however, that you'll probably pay more this way than you would
if you were to buy a second copy of WinXP from a discount retailer;
Microsoft will only offer you a 15% discount off their MSRP.

Additional Licenses for Windows XP Home Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.asp

Additional Licenses for Windows XP Professional
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.asp


Bruce Chambers
--
Help us help you:
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having both at once. - RAH


"Dthomasluv" > wrote in message
...
> I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
> Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
> Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
> codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
> software separate for each device?

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

One license, one computer, the way it has always been with Microsoft
consumer operating systems since at least Windows 95.
If you want Windows XP on 3 computers, you need 3 licenses.

You can get licenses at a slight discount but you can usually find the
full version locally for less:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.mspx

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"Dthomasluv" > wrote in message
...
> I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
> Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
> Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
> codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
> software separate for each device?

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

One license, one computer, the way it has always been with Microsoft
consumer operating systems since at least Windows 95.
If you want Windows XP on 3 computers, you need 3 licenses.

You can get licenses at a slight discount but you can usually find the
full version locally for less:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.mspx

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"Dthomasluv" > wrote in message
...
> I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
> Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
> Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
> codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
> software separate for each device?

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

You'll need to purchase a separate WinXP license for each computer
on which you install it.

As it has *always* been with *all* Microsoft operating systems,
it's necessary (to be in compliance with both the EULA and U.S.
copyright law http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/117.html), if not
technically) to purchase one WinXP license for each computer on which
it is installed. (Consult an attorney versed in copyright law to
determine final applicability in your locale.) The only way in which
WinXP licensing differs from that of earlier versions of Windows is
that Microsoft has finally added a copy protection and anti-theft
mechanism, Product Activation, to prevent (or at least make more
difficult) multiple installations using a single license.

You can buy additional licenses, assuming you have a retail
license. Naturally, Microsoft cannot sell additional OEM licenses. Be
aware, however, that you'll probably pay more this way than you would
if you were to buy a second copy of WinXP from a discount retailer;
Microsoft will only offer you a 15% discount off their MSRP.

Additional Licenses for Windows XP Home Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.asp

Additional Licenses for Windows XP Professional
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.asp


Bruce Chambers
--
Help us help you:
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having both at once. - RAH


"Dthomasluv" > wrote in message
...
> I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
> Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
> Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
> codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
> software separate for each device?

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

You'll need to purchase a separate WinXP license for each computer
on which you install it.

As it has *always* been with *all* Microsoft operating systems,
it's necessary (to be in compliance with both the EULA and U.S.
copyright law http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/117.html), if not
technically) to purchase one WinXP license for each computer on which
it is installed. (Consult an attorney versed in copyright law to
determine final applicability in your locale.) The only way in which
WinXP licensing differs from that of earlier versions of Windows is
that Microsoft has finally added a copy protection and anti-theft
mechanism, Product Activation, to prevent (or at least make more
difficult) multiple installations using a single license.

You can buy additional licenses, assuming you have a retail
license. Naturally, Microsoft cannot sell additional OEM licenses. Be
aware, however, that you'll probably pay more this way than you would
if you were to buy a second copy of WinXP from a discount retailer;
Microsoft will only offer you a 15% discount off their MSRP.

Additional Licenses for Windows XP Home Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.asp

Additional Licenses for Windows XP Professional
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.asp


Bruce Chambers
--
Help us help you:
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having both at once. - RAH


"Dthomasluv" > wrote in message
...
> I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
> Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
> Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
> codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
> software separate for each device?

[hermes]

Dthomasluv wrote:

>I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
>Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
>Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
>codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
>software separate for each device?
>
>
http://protectfreedom.tripod.com/
http://microscum.com/mmpafaq/
http://www.windows-sucks.com

--

hermes
DRM sux! Treacherous Computing kills our virtual civil liberties!
http://protectfreedom.tripod.com/index.html
http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~rja14/tcpa-faq.html
http://anti-dmca.org/
http://www.eff.org/IP/DMCA/unintended_consequences.php

Windows XP crashed.
I am the Blue Screen of Death.
No one hears your screams

[hermes]

Dthomasluv wrote:

>I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
>Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
>Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
>codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
>software separate for each device?
>
>
http://protectfreedom.tripod.com/
http://microscum.com/mmpafaq/
http://www.windows-sucks.com

--

hermes
DRM sux! Treacherous Computing kills our virtual civil liberties!
http://protectfreedom.tripod.com/index.html
http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~rja14/tcpa-faq.html
http://anti-dmca.org/
http://www.eff.org/IP/DMCA/unintended_consequences.php

Windows XP crashed.
I am the Blue Screen of Death.
No one hears your screams

[Alex Nichol]

Dthomasluv wrote:

>I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
>Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
>Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
>codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
>software separate for each device?

You need three licenses. And always have done, with the earlier windows
as well. While you can buy additional licenses, the price is
'recommended retail' less not much and it is usually cheaper just to buy
three at a discount store

--
Alex Nichol MS MVP (Windows Technologies)
Bournemouth, U.K. (remove the D8 bit)

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

One license, one computer, the way it has always been with Microsoft
consumer operating systems since at least Windows 95.
If you want Windows XP on 3 computers, you need 3 licenses.

You can get licenses at a slight discount but you can usually find the
full version locally for less:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.mspx

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"Dthomasluv" > wrote in message
...
> I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
> Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
> Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
> codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
> software separate for each device?

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

You'll need to purchase a separate WinXP license for each computer
on which you install it.

As it has *always* been with *all* Microsoft operating systems,
it's necessary (to be in compliance with both the EULA and U.S.
copyright law http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/117.html), if not
technically) to purchase one WinXP license for each computer on which
it is installed. (Consult an attorney versed in copyright law to
determine final applicability in your locale.) The only way in which
WinXP licensing differs from that of earlier versions of Windows is
that Microsoft has finally added a copy protection and anti-theft
mechanism, Product Activation, to prevent (or at least make more
difficult) multiple installations using a single license.

You can buy additional licenses, assuming you have a retail
license. Naturally, Microsoft cannot sell additional OEM licenses. Be
aware, however, that you'll probably pay more this way than you would
if you were to buy a second copy of WinXP from a discount retailer;
Microsoft will only offer you a 15% discount off their MSRP.

Additional Licenses for Windows XP Home Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.asp

Additional Licenses for Windows XP Professional
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.asp


Bruce Chambers
--
Help us help you:
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having both at once. - RAH


"Dthomasluv" > wrote in message
...
> I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
> Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
> Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
> codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
> software separate for each device?

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

One license, one computer, the way it has always been with Microsoft
consumer operating systems since at least Windows 95.
If you want Windows XP on 3 computers, you need 3 licenses.

You can get licenses at a slight discount but you can usually find the
full version locally for less:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.mspx

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"Dthomasluv" > wrote in message
...
> I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
> Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
> Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
> codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
> software separate for each device?

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

One license, one computer, the way it has always been with Microsoft
consumer operating systems since at least Windows 95.
If you want Windows XP on 3 computers, you need 3 licenses.

You can get licenses at a slight discount but you can usually find the
full version locally for less:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.mspx

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"Dthomasluv" > wrote in message
...
> I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
> Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
> Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
> codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
> software separate for each device?

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

You'll need to purchase a separate WinXP license for each computer
on which you install it.

As it has *always* been with *all* Microsoft operating systems,
it's necessary (to be in compliance with both the EULA and U.S.
copyright law http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/117.html), if not
technically) to purchase one WinXP license for each computer on which
it is installed. (Consult an attorney versed in copyright law to
determine final applicability in your locale.) The only way in which
WinXP licensing differs from that of earlier versions of Windows is
that Microsoft has finally added a copy protection and anti-theft
mechanism, Product Activation, to prevent (or at least make more
difficult) multiple installations using a single license.

You can buy additional licenses, assuming you have a retail
license. Naturally, Microsoft cannot sell additional OEM licenses. Be
aware, however, that you'll probably pay more this way than you would
if you were to buy a second copy of WinXP from a discount retailer;
Microsoft will only offer you a 15% discount off their MSRP.

Additional Licenses for Windows XP Home Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.asp

Additional Licenses for Windows XP Professional
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.asp


Bruce Chambers
--
Help us help you:
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You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having both at once. - RAH


"Dthomasluv" > wrote in message
...
> I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
> Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
> Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
> codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
> software separate for each device?

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

One license, one computer, the way it has always been with Microsoft
consumer operating systems since at least Windows 95.
If you want Windows XP on 3 computers, you need 3 licenses.

You can get licenses at a slight discount but you can usually find the
full version locally for less:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.mspx

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"Dthomasluv" > wrote in message
...
> I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
> Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
> Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
> codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
> software separate for each device?

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

You'll need to purchase a separate WinXP license for each computer
on which you install it.

As it has *always* been with *all* Microsoft operating systems,
it's necessary (to be in compliance with both the EULA and U.S.
copyright law http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/117.html), if not
technically) to purchase one WinXP license for each computer on which
it is installed. (Consult an attorney versed in copyright law to
determine final applicability in your locale.) The only way in which
WinXP licensing differs from that of earlier versions of Windows is
that Microsoft has finally added a copy protection and anti-theft
mechanism, Product Activation, to prevent (or at least make more
difficult) multiple installations using a single license.

You can buy additional licenses, assuming you have a retail
license. Naturally, Microsoft cannot sell additional OEM licenses. Be
aware, however, that you'll probably pay more this way than you would
if you were to buy a second copy of WinXP from a discount retailer;
Microsoft will only offer you a 15% discount off their MSRP.

Additional Licenses for Windows XP Home Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.asp

Additional Licenses for Windows XP Professional
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.asp


Bruce Chambers
--
Help us help you:
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having both at once. - RAH


"Dthomasluv" > wrote in message
...
> I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
> Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
> Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
> codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
> software separate for each device?

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

One license, one computer, the way it has always been with Microsoft
consumer operating systems since at least Windows 95.
If you want Windows XP on 3 computers, you need 3 licenses.

You can get licenses at a slight discount but you can usually find the
full version locally for less:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.mspx

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"Dthomasluv" > wrote in message
...
> I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
> Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
> Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
> codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
> software separate for each device?

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

You'll need to purchase a separate WinXP license for each computer
on which you install it.

As it has *always* been with *all* Microsoft operating systems,
it's necessary (to be in compliance with both the EULA and U.S.
copyright law http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/117.html), if not
technically) to purchase one WinXP license for each computer on which
it is installed. (Consult an attorney versed in copyright law to
determine final applicability in your locale.) The only way in which
WinXP licensing differs from that of earlier versions of Windows is
that Microsoft has finally added a copy protection and anti-theft
mechanism, Product Activation, to prevent (or at least make more
difficult) multiple installations using a single license.

You can buy additional licenses, assuming you have a retail
license. Naturally, Microsoft cannot sell additional OEM licenses. Be
aware, however, that you'll probably pay more this way than you would
if you were to buy a second copy of WinXP from a discount retailer;
Microsoft will only offer you a 15% discount off their MSRP.

Additional Licenses for Windows XP Home Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.asp

Additional Licenses for Windows XP Professional
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.asp


Bruce Chambers
--
Help us help you:
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having both at once. - RAH


"Dthomasluv" > wrote in message
...
> I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
> Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
> Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
> codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
> software separate for each device?

[hermes]

Dthomasluv wrote:

>I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
>Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
>Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
>codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
>software separate for each device?
>
>
http://protectfreedom.tripod.com/
http://microscum.com/mmpafaq/
http://www.windows-sucks.com

--

hermes
DRM sux! Treacherous Computing kills our virtual civil liberties!
http://protectfreedom.tripod.com/index.html
http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~rja14/tcpa-faq.html
http://anti-dmca.org/
http://www.eff.org/IP/DMCA/unintended_consequences.php

Windows XP crashed.
I am the Blue Screen of Death.
No one hears your screams

[hermes]

Dthomasluv wrote:

>I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
>Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
>Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
>codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
>software separate for each device?
>
>
http://protectfreedom.tripod.com/
http://microscum.com/mmpafaq/
http://www.windows-sucks.com

--

hermes
DRM sux! Treacherous Computing kills our virtual civil liberties!
http://protectfreedom.tripod.com/index.html
http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~rja14/tcpa-faq.html
http://anti-dmca.org/
http://www.eff.org/IP/DMCA/unintended_consequences.php

Windows XP crashed.
I am the Blue Screen of Death.
No one hears your screams

[hermes]

Dthomasluv wrote:

>I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
>Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
>Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
>codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
>software separate for each device?
>
>
http://protectfreedom.tripod.com/
http://microscum.com/mmpafaq/
http://www.windows-sucks.com

--

hermes
DRM sux! Treacherous Computing kills our virtual civil liberties!
http://protectfreedom.tripod.com/index.html
http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~rja14/tcpa-faq.html
http://anti-dmca.org/
http://www.eff.org/IP/DMCA/unintended_consequences.php

Windows XP crashed.
I am the Blue Screen of Death.
No one hears your screams

[Alex Nichol]

Dthomasluv wrote:

>I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
>Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
>Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
>codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
>software separate for each device?

You need three licenses. And always have done, with the earlier windows
as well. While you can buy additional licenses, the price is
'recommended retail' less not much and it is usually cheaper just to buy
three at a discount store

--
Alex Nichol MS MVP (Windows Technologies)
Bournemouth, U.K. (remove the D8 bit)

[hermes]

Dthomasluv wrote:

>I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
>Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
>Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
>codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
>software separate for each device?
>
>
http://protectfreedom.tripod.com/
http://microscum.com/mmpafaq/
http://www.windows-sucks.com

--

hermes
DRM sux! Treacherous Computing kills our virtual civil liberties!
http://protectfreedom.tripod.com/index.html
http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~rja14/tcpa-faq.html
http://anti-dmca.org/
http://www.eff.org/IP/DMCA/unintended_consequences.php

Windows XP crashed.
I am the Blue Screen of Death.
No one hears your screams

[Alex Nichol]

Dthomasluv wrote:

>I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
>Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
>Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
>codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
>software separate for each device?

You need three licenses. And always have done, with the earlier windows
as well. While you can buy additional licenses, the price is
'recommended retail' less not much and it is usually cheaper just to buy
three at a discount store

--
Alex Nichol MS MVP (Windows Technologies)
Bournemouth, U.K. (remove the D8 bit)

[Alex Nichol]

Dthomasluv wrote:

>I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
>Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
>Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
>codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
>software separate for each device?

You need three licenses. And always have done, with the earlier windows
as well. While you can buy additional licenses, the price is
'recommended retail' less not much and it is usually cheaper just to buy
three at a discount store

--
Alex Nichol MS MVP (Windows Technologies)
Bournemouth, U.K. (remove the D8 bit)

[hermes]

Dthomasluv wrote:

>I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
>Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
>Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
>codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
>software separate for each device?
>
>
http://protectfreedom.tripod.com/
http://microscum.com/mmpafaq/
http://www.windows-sucks.com

--

hermes
DRM sux! Treacherous Computing kills our virtual civil liberties!
http://protectfreedom.tripod.com/index.html
http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~rja14/tcpa-faq.html
http://anti-dmca.org/
http://www.eff.org/IP/DMCA/unintended_consequences.php

Windows XP crashed.
I am the Blue Screen of Death.
No one hears your screams

[hermes]

Dthomasluv wrote:

>I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
>Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
>Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
>codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
>software separate for each device?
>
>
http://protectfreedom.tripod.com/
http://microscum.com/mmpafaq/
http://www.windows-sucks.com

--

hermes
DRM sux! Treacherous Computing kills our virtual civil liberties!
http://protectfreedom.tripod.com/index.html
http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~rja14/tcpa-faq.html
http://anti-dmca.org/
http://www.eff.org/IP/DMCA/unintended_consequences.php

Windows XP crashed.
I am the Blue Screen of Death.
No one hears your screams

[Alex Nichol]

Dthomasluv wrote:

>I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
>Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
>Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
>codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
>software separate for each device?

You need three licenses. And always have done, with the earlier windows
as well. While you can buy additional licenses, the price is
'recommended retail' less not much and it is usually cheaper just to buy
three at a discount store

--
Alex Nichol MS MVP (Windows Technologies)
Bournemouth, U.K. (remove the D8 bit)

[Alex Nichol]

Dthomasluv wrote:

>I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
>Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
>Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
>codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
>software separate for each device?

You need three licenses. And always have done, with the earlier windows
as well. While you can buy additional licenses, the price is
'recommended retail' less not much and it is usually cheaper just to buy
three at a discount store

--
Alex Nichol MS MVP (Windows Technologies)
Bournemouth, U.K. (remove the D8 bit)

[Alex Nichol]

Dthomasluv wrote:

>I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
>Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
>Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
>codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
>software separate for each device?

You need three licenses. And always have done, with the earlier windows
as well. While you can buy additional licenses, the price is
'recommended retail' less not much and it is usually cheaper just to buy
three at a discount store

--
Alex Nichol MS MVP (Windows Technologies)
Bournemouth, U.K. (remove the D8 bit)

[hermes]

Dthomasluv wrote:

>I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
>Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
>Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
>codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
>software separate for each device?
>
>
http://protectfreedom.tripod.com/
http://microscum.com/mmpafaq/
http://www.windows-sucks.com

--

hermes
DRM sux! Treacherous Computing kills our virtual civil liberties!
http://protectfreedom.tripod.com/index.html
http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~rja14/tcpa-faq.html
http://anti-dmca.org/
http://www.eff.org/IP/DMCA/unintended_consequences.php

Windows XP crashed.
I am the Blue Screen of Death.
No one hears your screams

[Alex Nichol]

Dthomasluv wrote:

>I have three computers, two with Win ME and a laptop w/
>Win 98; Do I need to purchase three XP operating systems?
>Or can I install from one disk or, purchase the access
>codes separate for a different price then to purchase the
>software separate for each device?

You need three licenses. And always have done, with the earlier windows
as well. While you can buy additional licenses, the price is
'recommended retail' less not much and it is usually cheaper just to buy
three at a discount store

--
Alex Nichol MS MVP (Windows Technologies)
Bournemouth, U.K. (remove the D8 bit)