Can you install a single copy of Windows XP on more than one computer?

On Sun, 16 Oct 2005 17:58:01 -0700, "jjami28"
<jjami28@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>Can you install a single copy of Windows XP on more than one computer?


Did you read the EULA when you installed it on the first one?
I believe it addresses that question.

See http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/E/EULA.html

John <><

Who ever reads the eula apart from you. I dont believe any one reads the
whole eula on all software.


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> On Sun, 16 Oct 2005 17:58:01 -0700, "jjami28"
> <jjami28@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
>>Can you install a single copy of Windows XP on more than one computer?
>
>
> Did you read the EULA when you installed it on the first one?
> I believe it addresses that question.
>
> See http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/E/EULA.html
>
> John <><

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jjami28 <jjami28@discussions.microsoft.com> replied with a ;-)
> Can you install a single copy of Windows XP on more than one computer?

Yes, it's the activation that is limited to one computer at a time.
More info on XP activation.
http://aumha.org/win5/a/wpa.htm

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In news:27A650F0-25DD-41E7-81E9-98360CAA300C@microsoft.com,
jjami28 <jjami28@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:

> Can you install a single copy of Windows XP on more than one
> computer?


No. 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.

If yours is a retail version, not an OEM one, 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 a complete
second copy from a discount source.


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jjami28 wrote:
> Can you install a single copy of Windows XP on more than one computer?


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

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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"jjami28" <jjami28@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Can you install a single copy of Windows XP on more than one computer?

You can /install/ more than once but you will run into difficulties with
activation.

Why not look here:
http://ubuntulinux.org/ - you can install this on as many machines as you
like, free, and it comes with a range of applications that are at worst
equal to what you have to get separately for Windows, and at best, much
BETTER than those you have to get for windows. Also no viruses and no
spyware.