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Old January 13th 06, 01:02 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
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How many computorsa can you legaly install windows XP Professional to one or
two?

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Old January 13th 06, 01:21 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
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Bipolar wrote:

How many computorsa can you legaly install windows XP Professional to
one or two?


You can install the same copy of XP onto one computer at a time.

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Bipolar wrote:

How many computorsa can you legaly install windows XP Professional to
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Same as with every other version of Windows--One.

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Bipolar wrote:

How many computorsa can you legaly install windows XP Professional to one or
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One license, one computer. It will support a board that has two
processors - dual CPU - but only one computer.

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Bipolar wrote:
How many computorsa can you legaly install windows XP Professional to one or
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You need to purchase a separate WinXP license for each computer on
which you install it. (As long as you have two identical licenses, it
doesn't matter if you use the same CD for the installations.)

Just 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.

One can buy additional licenses, assuming one already has 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/h...buy/addlic.asp

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


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