Laurel;
1. You can install your retail Windows XP on the new computer as long as
you remove it from the first.
Activation should not be a problem.

2. You have been told wrong.
Some versions of Microsoft Office allow multiple installations but no
versions of retail Windows allow more than one installation at a time.

Read your specific EULA for details:
Start/Run
Type "winver" ENTER
Click "End-User..." to access the EULA.


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


"Laurel" wrote in message
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What are the rules for installing XP Pro on multiple PCs?
1 - If you get a new PC, obviously you have to re-install. Do you get
into
difficulties by "activating your system" more than once?
2 - I've been told that it's perfectly OK to install Windows on your home
PC
and your laptop. Actually, I've been told that 3 installations is the
legal
limit. Is this true?