Re: unable to load my windows xp on my new computer

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From: BR549 (spam_at_nospam.com)
Date: 03/04/04 

Date: Thu, 04 Mar 2004 01:00:57 GMT

>From the sounds of the post the intention is to use XP on the new machine
and not use the old computer any more. If that is the case then the same
product key can be used on the new computer. This question and answer taken
from the link provided:

If I try to activate a Windows XP SP1 installation with a Product Key that
has been used on another computer, I get an error message that prompts me to
buy an additional Windows XP license. Is this new?

Yes. Beginning with Windows XP SP1, Microsoft is offering the ability for
users in certain locations to purchase an additional Windows XP license for
a second computer at a discount. If you completely remove Windows XP from
the computer that it was first installed on, no additional license is
required.

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <mrxp2004@nospamyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:eOdrzFYAEHA.752@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> Once you purchase another license (Product Key), you may install
> Windows XP on another computer using the same CD but using the
> new Product Key.
>
> On the back of the Windows XP box, please read the statement:
>
> "For installation and use on one computer"
> (see License Agreement for license terms).
>
> To access the License Agreement on your XP computer, go to:
>
> Start > Run and type: WINVER , and hit enter.
>
> Then click on "End-User License Agreement".
>
> You can also open XP's "Help and Support" and type: EULA
> and hit enter. Click on "Questions and answers about the EULA".
>
> The End-User License Agreement states quite clearly:
>
> "You may install, use, access, display and run one copy
> of the Software on a single computer...."
>
> You can install one (1) copy of Windows XP on one (1) computer.
> Additional installations requires additional licenses (Product Keys)
> for each installation on a different computer.
>
> Frequently Asked Questions about Microsoft Product Activation
>
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;302878&Product=winxp
>
> HOW TO: Change the Product Key at the Time of Activation
>
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;810892&Product=winxp
>
> Additional Licenses for Windows XP Home Edition
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.asp
>
> Additional Licenses for Windows XP Professional
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.asp
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
>
> Be Smart! Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
>
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>
> "rice" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message:
> news:3c6301c40180$8a53dcd0$a601280a@phx.gbl...
>
> | my son gave me a new computer that he bought for a great
> | deal only it has windows 98se. I have windows xp on my
> | older, slower computer. my husband said i cannot load my
> | windows xp software on my new computer but have to buy
> | another version of windows xp. why? i already paid for
> | windows xp once. why won't it load onto my new computer?
> | that's not fair!!
>

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