Product Key

[Kerry]

My mom bought one Xp professional system... i would like
to put it on my computer too... can i use the same
product key # as her or do i have to go out and spend
another $200 for another cd and another product key #?

[Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP Windows Shell/User\)]

One license per computer so the answer is no, you would not be able to
activate XP on your system.

You can purchase a second license or check around, you may find XP Pro
upgrade for a good price. You can even install the upgrade if you have the
disks for the operating system currently on your PC.

--
Michael Solomon MS-MVP
Windows Shell/User
Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/

"Kerry" > wrote in message
...
> My mom bought one Xp professional system... i would like
> to put it on my computer too... can i use the same
> product key # as her or do i have to go out and spend
> another $200 for another cd and another product key #?

[Donald Link]

YES YES YES read the agreement that came with the software plus you can not
normally activate 2 computers with the one software.




"Kerry" > wrote in message
...
> My mom bought one Xp professional system... i would like
> to put it on my computer too... can i use the same
> product key # as her or do i have to go out and spend
> another $200 for another cd and another product key #?

[sqr]

What the heck is this suppose the mean?

Now you have totally confused the poor person.
--
sqr
Overseer: alt.os.windows-xp
--
ftp://sqr.myftp.biz
http://sqr.servebeer.com


"Donald Link" > wrote in message
k.net...
> YES YES YES read the agreement that came with the software plus you can
not
> normally activate 2 computers with the one software.
>
>
>
>
> "Kerry" > wrote in message
> ...
> > My mom bought one Xp professional system... i would like
> > to put it on my computer too... can i use the same
> > product key # as her or do i have to go out and spend
> > another $200 for another cd and another product key #?
>
>

[Ray Taylor]

Microsoft will only allow you to use one product key per computer unless it
is bulk purchased (most common with MS-office)

In your case you will have to purchase xp or go for the cheaper upgrade
option.

Ray Taylor



"Kerry" > wrote in message
...
> My mom bought one Xp professional system... i would like
> to put it on my computer too... can i use the same
> product key # as her or do i have to go out and spend
> another $200 for another cd and another product key #?

[Ken Blake]

"Kerry" > wrote in message
...

> My mom bought one Xp professional system... i would like
> to put it on my computer too... can i use the same
> product key # as her


The answer is exactly the same as it's been on all previous
versions of Windows--no. The rule is one copy (or one license)
for each computer.

The only thing new with Windows XP is that there's now an
enforcement mechanism.



> or do i have to go out and spend
> another $200 for another cd and another product key #?


You can but a second license, but this is not a good deal. You're
better off buying a complete second copy from a discount source.
You can get information here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.asp


--
Ken Blake
Please reply to the newsgroup

[Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP Windows Shell/User\)]

Actually, sqr, he more accurately answered the OP's original question than
did I. His question was, "Do I have to go out and spend
> another $200 for another CD and another product key #?"

The answer is yes he does, one or the other anyway since he can purchase an
additional license for the disk he already owns.


--
Michael Solomon MS-MVP
Windows Shell/User
Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/

"sqr" > wrote in message
...
> What the heck is this suppose the mean?
>
> Now you have totally confused the poor person.
> --
> sqr
> Overseer: alt.os.windows-xp
> --
> ftp://sqr.myftp.biz
> http://sqr.servebeer.com
>
>
> "Donald Link" > wrote in message
> k.net...
> > YES YES YES read the agreement that came with the software plus you can
> not
> > normally activate 2 computers with the one software.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Kerry" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > My mom bought one Xp professional system... i would like
> > > to put it on my computer too... can i use the same
> > > product key # as her or do i have to go out and spend
> > > another $200 for another cd and another product key #?
> >
> >
>
>

[Timothy]

"Ken Blake" > wrote in message
...
> "Kerry" > wrote in message
> ...
>
> > My mom bought one Xp professional system... i would like
> > to put it on my computer too... can i use the same
> > product key # as her
>
>
> The answer is exactly the same as it's been on all previous
> versions of Windows--no. The rule is one copy (or one license)
> for each computer.
>
> The only thing new with Windows XP is that there's now an
> enforcement mechanism.
>
>
>
> > or do i have to go out and spend
> > another $200 for another cd and another product key #?
>
>
> You can but a second license, but this is not a good deal. You're
> better off buying a complete second copy from a discount source.
> You can get information here:
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.asp
>
>
> --
> Ken Blake
> Please reply to the newsgroup
>
>
>



think ken blake is from microsoft spreading bad cheer. but he is mistaken.
because i for have indeed installed same versions on diferent pc's at same
time with same key .
only xp you cant and presumably any future windows os
>
>
> tim

[Ted]

"Timothy" > wrote in message =
...
>=20
> "Ken Blake" > wrote in message
> ...
> > "Kerry" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >
> > > My mom bought one Xp professional system... i would like
> > > to put it on my computer too... can i use the same
> > > product key # as her
> >
> >
> > The answer is exactly the same as it's been on all previous
> > versions of Windows--no. The rule is one copy (or one license)
> > for each computer.
> >
> > The only thing new with Windows XP is that there's now an
> > enforcement mechanism.
> >
> >
> >
> > > or do i have to go out and spend
> > > another $200 for another cd and another product key #?
> >
> >
> > You can but a second license, but this is not a good deal. You're
> > better off buying a complete second copy from a discount source.
> > You can get information here:
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.asp
> >
> >
> > --=20
> > Ken Blake
> > Please reply to the newsgroup
> >
> >
> >
>=20
>=20
>=20
> think ken blake is from microsoft spreading bad cheer. but he is =
mistaken.
> because i for have indeed installed same versions on diferent pc's at =
same
> time with same key .
> only xp you cant and presumably any future windows os

You stuypid tit, where did he say it wasn't possible to install them on =
other PC using the same disk? He simply stated the MS rule of one copy =
per one PC. Read before you post, or just FOAD!

[Timothy]

"Ted" <"""""'"""""""> wrote in message
s.com...

"Timothy" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Ken Blake" > wrote in message
> ...
> > "Kerry" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >
> > > My mom bought one Xp professional system... i would like
> > > to put it on my computer too... can i use the same
> > > product key # as her
> >
> >
> > The answer is exactly the same as it's been on all previous
> > versions of Windows--no. The rule is one copy (or one license)
> > for each computer.
> >
> > The only thing new with Windows XP is that there's now an
> > enforcement mechanism.
> >
> >
> >
> > > or do i have to go out and spend
> > > another $200 for another cd and another product key #?
> >
> >
> > You can but a second license, but this is not a good deal. You're
> > better off buying a complete second copy from a discount source.
> > You can get information here:
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.asp
> >
> >
> > --
> > Ken Blake
> > Please reply to the newsgroup
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> think ken blake is from microsoft spreading bad cheer. but he is mistaken.
> because i for have indeed installed same versions on diferent pc's at same
> time with same key .
> only xp you cant and presumably any future windows os

You stuypid tit, where did he say it wasn't possible to install them on
other PC using the same disk? He simply stated the MS rule of one copy per
one PC. Read before you post, or just FOAD!

just letting you know the rule doesnt always apply :)

[SunSpot]

"Timothy" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Ken Blake" > wrote in message
> ...
> > "Kerry" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >
> > > My mom bought one Xp professional system... i would like
> > > to put it on my computer too... can i use the same
> > > product key # as her
> >
> >
> > The answer is exactly the same as it's been on all previous
> > versions of Windows--no. The rule is one copy (or one license)
> > for each computer.
> >
> > The only thing new with Windows XP is that there's now an
> > enforcement mechanism.
> >
> >
> >
> > > or do i have to go out and spend
> > > another $200 for another cd and another product key #?
> >
> >
> > You can but a second license, but this is not a good deal. You're
> > better off buying a complete second copy from a discount source.
> > You can get information here:
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.asp
> >
> >
> > --
> > Ken Blake
> > Please reply to the newsgroup
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> think ken blake is from microsoft spreading bad cheer. but he is mistaken.
> because i for have indeed installed same versions on diferent pc's at same
> time with same key .
> only xp you cant and presumably any future windows os
> >
> >
> > tim
>

Your missing the entire point Tim. It's not being ABLE to install windows on
multiple computers,
it's being ALLOWED to. Microsoft has never ALLOWED you to install any
version of windows on multiple computers. By installing windows on more then
one computer you where violating the license agreement you had with
Microsoft when you purchased thier software.
The rules are now being enforced, but the rules are still the same as they
have always been.


>

[SunSpot]

"Timothy" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Ted" <"""""'"""""""> wrote in message
> s.com...
>
> "Timothy" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> > "Ken Blake" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > "Kerry" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > >
> > > > My mom bought one Xp professional system... i would like
> > > > to put it on my computer too... can i use the same
> > > > product key # as her
> > >
> > >
> > > The answer is exactly the same as it's been on all previous
> > > versions of Windows--no. The rule is one copy (or one license)
> > > for each computer.
> > >
> > > The only thing new with Windows XP is that there's now an
> > > enforcement mechanism.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > > or do i have to go out and spend
> > > > another $200 for another cd and another product key #?
> > >
> > >
> > > You can but a second license, but this is not a good deal. You're
> > > better off buying a complete second copy from a discount source.
> > > You can get information here:
> > > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.asp
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Ken Blake
> > > Please reply to the newsgroup
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > think ken blake is from microsoft spreading bad cheer. but he is
mistaken.
> > because i for have indeed installed same versions on diferent pc's at
same
> > time with same key .
> > only xp you cant and presumably any future windows os
>
> You stuypid tit, where did he say it wasn't possible to install them on
> other PC using the same disk? He simply stated the MS rule of one copy per
> one PC. Read before you post, or just FOAD!
>
> just letting you know the rule doesnt always apply :)

Lets be honest Tim, your just letting us know your a thief.

>
>

[Timothy]

"SunSpot" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Timothy" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> > "Ken Blake" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > "Kerry" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > >
> > > > My mom bought one Xp professional system... i would like
> > > > to put it on my computer too... can i use the same
> > > > product key # as her
> > >
> > >
> > > The answer is exactly the same as it's been on all previous
> > > versions of Windows--no. The rule is one copy (or one license)
> > > for each computer.
> > >
> > > The only thing new with Windows XP is that there's now an
> > > enforcement mechanism.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > > or do i have to go out and spend
> > > > another $200 for another cd and another product key #?
> > >
> > >
> > > You can but a second license, but this is not a good deal. You're
> > > better off buying a complete second copy from a discount source.
> > > You can get information here:
> > > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.asp
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Ken Blake
> > > Please reply to the newsgroup
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > think ken blake is from microsoft spreading bad cheer. but he is
mistaken.
> > because i for have indeed installed same versions on diferent pc's at
same
> > time with same key .
> > only xp you cant and presumably any future windows os
> > >
> > >
> > > tim
> >
>
> Your missing the entire point Tim. It's not being ABLE to install windows
on
> multiple computers,
> it's being ALLOWED to. Microsoft has never ALLOWED you to install any
> version of windows on multiple computers. By installing windows on more
then
> one computer you where violating the license agreement you had with
> Microsoft when you purchased thier software.
> The rules are now being enforced, but the rules are still the same as they
> have always been.
>
>
> >ok i am sorry the rule says no!! but......
>
>

[Ted]

"SunSpot" > wrote in message =
...
>=20
> "Timothy" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> > "Ted" <"""""'"""""""> wrote in message
> > s.com...
> >
> > "Timothy" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > >
> > > "Ken Blake" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > "Kerry" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > >
> > > > > My mom bought one Xp professional system... i would like
> > > > > to put it on my computer too... can i use the same
> > > > > product key # as her
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > The answer is exactly the same as it's been on all previous
> > > > versions of Windows--no. The rule is one copy (or one license)
> > > > for each computer.
> > > >
> > > > The only thing new with Windows XP is that there's now an
> > > > enforcement mechanism.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > or do i have to go out and spend
> > > > > another $200 for another cd and another product key #?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > You can but a second license, but this is not a good deal. =
You're
> > > > better off buying a complete second copy from a discount source.
> > > > You can get information here:
> > > > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.asp
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --=20
> > > > Ken Blake
> > > > Please reply to the newsgroup
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > think ken blake is from microsoft spreading bad cheer. but he is
> mistaken.
> > > because i for have indeed installed same versions on diferent pc's =
at
> same
> > > time with same key .
> > > only xp you cant and presumably any future windows os
> >
> > You stuypid tit, where did he say it wasn't possible to install them =
on
> > other PC using the same disk? He simply stated the MS rule of one =
copy per
> > one PC. Read before you post, or just FOAD!
> >
> > just letting you know the rule doesnt always apply :)
>=20
> Lets be honest Tim, your just letting us know your a thief.

You ****ing ****, how is that thievery, or are you bucking for MVP?

[Ken Blake]

In , Timothy wrote:


> think ken blake is from microsoft spreading bad cheer. but he
is
> mistaken. because i for have indeed installed same versions on
> diferent pc's at same time with same key .
> only xp you cant and presumably any future windows os


What you are able to do and what you are permitted to do are not
always the same thing. The rule has always been very clear--you
are not permitted to do this. If you have done so, then you have
committed software piracy.

By the way, admitting to software piracy on a Microsoft-hosted
newsgroup, and doing so while posting with what appears to be
your real E-mail address, might not be the smartest thing in the
world to do.

--
Ken Blake
Please reply to the newsgroup

[Ted]

"Ken Blake" > wrote in message =
...

> By the way, admitting to software piracy on a Microsoft-hosted
> newsgroup, and doing so while posting with what appears to be
> your real E-mail address, might not be the smartest thing in the
> world to do.
>=20
> --=20
> Ken Blake - MS-MVP subscriber to MSDN free gifts for towing the =
comapny lie (Masters in Law,
> Hotmail Diploma Mills)
> Please reply to the newsgroup
>=20

Bwahahahahahahaha! Explain to everyone here how that is piracy, not what =
you think, or what MS states at their web site. Show a law that =
prohibits the very thing discussed in this (and other) thread(s)!

[Timothy]

"Ken Blake" > wrote in message
...
> In , Timothy wrote:
>
>
> > think ken blake is from microsoft spreading bad cheer. but he
> is
> > mistaken. because i for have indeed installed same versions on
> > diferent pc's at same time with same key .
> > only xp you cant and presumably any future windows os
>
>
> What you are able to do and what you are permitted to do are not
> always the same thing. The rule has always been very clear--you
> are not permitted to do this. If you have done so, then you have
> committed software piracy.
>
> By the way, admitting to software piracy on a Microsoft-hosted
> newsgroup, and doing so while posting with what appears to be
> your real E-mail address, might not be the smartest thing in the
> world to do.
>
> --
> Ken Blake
> Please reply to the newsgroup
>
>
you sound like another attorney from the music corporations. let me ask you
mr. microsoft did you turn in people from copying vidio cassettes too. or
are you realy bucking for a promotion?

[Timothy]

"Ted" <"""""'"""""""> wrote in message
s.com...

"Ken Blake" > wrote in message
...

> By the way, admitting to software piracy on a Microsoft-hosted
> newsgroup, and doing so while posting with what appears to be
> your real E-mail address, might not be the smartest thing in the
> world to do.
>
> --
> Ken Blake - MS-MVP subscriber to MSDN free gifts for towing the comapny
lie (Masters in Law,
> Hotmail Diploma Mills)
> Please reply to the newsgroup
>

Bwahahahahahahaha! Explain to everyone here how that is piracy, not what you
think, or what MS states at their web site. Show a law that prohibits the
very thing discussed in this (and other) thread(s)!

i agree with the author of the last post. ever since vidios and music
cassettes came on the market. people have ALWAYS copied it to there own back
up collections. when i when i make a copy it is my copy and o by the way ms
snitch i dont give it away to anyone or share it in a file sharing program.
i was just stating a fact!!

i think the music industry not the musicians should kiss all of our
collective a@@es . we buy it it should be as we want to do with it...
if you went to a store and bought a tv do you think we should also pay to
give it to someone else when we are done with it ....noooooo

tim

then again i could be wrong

[Mike Brannigan [MSFT]]

"Timothy" <timothy3000@biteme!!> wrote in message
...
>
> i agree with the author of the last post. ever since vidios and music
> cassettes came on the market. people have ALWAYS copied it to there own
back
> up collections. when i when i make a copy it is my copy and o by the way
ms
> snitch i dont give it away to anyone or share it in a file sharing
program.
> i was just stating a fact!!
>
> i think the music industry not the musicians should kiss all of our
> collective a@@es . we buy it it should be as we want to do with it...
> if you went to a store and bought a tv do you think we should also pay to
> give it to someone else when we are done with it ....noooooo
>
> tim

Timothy,

This is not about making a backup of media.
This is about violating the End User License to use the product which
clearly states you may only install the product on one PC for that one
licensed copy.
It is time that people stopped using the analogies of a music CD or a book -
it is not the same thing.
If it was then you install a CD to play music on a player by just inserting
it, then you play it , then you deinstall it by removing the disk.
So if you really want to use your copy of Windows like a music CD then you
install it to a PC, use it then deinstall it from that machine and reinstall
it on the other device when you want to use it there and so on.
--
Regards,

Mike
--
Mike Brannigan [Microsoft]

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights

Please note I cannot respond to e-mailed questions, please use these
newsgroups

"Timothy" <timothy3000@biteme!!> wrote in message
...
>
> "Ted" <"""""'"""""""> wrote in message
> s.com...
>
> "Ken Blake" > wrote in message
> ...
>
> > By the way, admitting to software piracy on a Microsoft-hosted
> > newsgroup, and doing so while posting with what appears to be
> > your real E-mail address, might not be the smartest thing in the
> > world to do.
> >
> > --
> > Ken Blake - MS-MVP subscriber to MSDN free gifts for towing the comapny
> lie (Masters in Law,
> > Hotmail Diploma Mills)
> > Please reply to the newsgroup
> >
>
> Bwahahahahahahaha! Explain to everyone here how that is piracy, not what
you
> think, or what MS states at their web site. Show a law that prohibits the
> very thing discussed in this (and other) thread(s)!
>
> i agree with the author of the last post. ever since vidios and music
> cassettes came on the market. people have ALWAYS copied it to there own
back
> up collections. when i when i make a copy it is my copy and o by the way
ms
> snitch i dont give it away to anyone or share it in a file sharing
program.
> i was just stating a fact!!
>
> i think the music industry not the musicians should kiss all of our
> collective a@@es . we buy it it should be as we want to do with it...
> if you went to a store and bought a tv do you think we should also pay to
> give it to someone else when we are done with it ....noooooo
>
> tim
>
> then again i could be wrong
>
>

[sqr]

Tim,Tim,Timmy your biggest mistake is stealing and then flaunting it in a M$
group. One machine means one Licence to be legal *period*. And yes you can
physically install any Windows OS on as many machine as you want....so go
ahead and do it if you do not mind paying the fine or jail time when you are
grabbed.......Oh my is that Bubba entering your jail cell.....don't look
over your shoulder....NOOOOO!!!!

--
sqr
Overseer: alt.os.windows-xp
--
ftp://sqr.myftp.biz
http://sqr.servebeer.com


"Timothy" <timothy3000@biteme!!> wrote in message
...
>
> "Ken Blake" > wrote in message
> ...
> > In , Timothy wrote:
> >
> >
> > > think ken blake is from microsoft spreading bad cheer. but he
> > is
> > > mistaken. because i for have indeed installed same versions on
> > > diferent pc's at same time with same key .
> > > only xp you cant and presumably any future windows os
> >
> >
> > What you are able to do and what you are permitted to do are not
> > always the same thing. The rule has always been very clear--you
> > are not permitted to do this. If you have done so, then you have
> > committed software piracy.
> >
> > By the way, admitting to software piracy on a Microsoft-hosted
> > newsgroup, and doing so while posting with what appears to be
> > your real E-mail address, might not be the smartest thing in the
> > world to do.
> >
> > --
> > Ken Blake
> > Please reply to the newsgroup
> >
> >
> you sound like another attorney from the music corporations. let me ask
you
> mr. microsoft did you turn in people from copying vidio cassettes too. or
> are you realy bucking for a promotion?
>
>
>
>