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i have xp on my computer that is legal and above board. if i obtain another computer in my house can i use the same discs to load xp or is this illegal?
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G'Day
If you are asking if you can use the same disk to install XP onto two computers at the same time - No that is illegal.
If you have a retail version and you want to install XP onto the new computer after removing XP from the old computer - as far as I know that is legal - it is no different than having a computer die and installing it onto the replacement, that I have done in the past with no problem.
If you have an OEM (preinstalled) disk, using the disk to install onto another computer is also illegal - the OEM version is tied to the original computer - although how they can enforce this I am not sure.
If you have a Recovery/Restore disk, you wont be able to use it on another computer at all.
Geoff
If you are asking if you can use the same disk to install XP onto two computers at the same time - No that is illegal.
If you have a retail version and you want to install XP onto the new computer after removing XP from the old computer - as far as I know that is legal - it is no different than having a computer die and installing it onto the replacement, that I have done in the past with no problem.
If you have an OEM (preinstalled) disk, using the disk to install onto another computer is also illegal - the OEM version is tied to the original computer - although how they can enforce this I am not sure.
If you have a Recovery/Restore disk, you wont be able to use it on another computer at all.
Geoff
you can buy a 2nd lisence for use with your windows os. you can buy it from the microsoft shop. all they will give you is a 2nd lisence key for use when you install xp.
you can also buy 'for oem' retail installation discs. i saw one in maplins for �280. it is basically windows xp but comes with multiple lisence keys for people who make and sell computers. its cheaper than having to buy a seperate copy of windows for each machine. the one in maplins had 10 lisence keys. which is much cheaper
you can also buy 'for oem' retail installation discs. i saw one in maplins for �280. it is basically windows xp but comes with multiple lisence keys for people who make and sell computers. its cheaper than having to buy a seperate copy of windows for each machine. the one in maplins had 10 lisence keys. which is much cheaper
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