Re: transferring xp home
From: van (van_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 11/11/04
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Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2004 19:10:01 -0800
thanks for answering my message. nice to know people are interested in
helping others with pc problems. van
"Bruce Chambers" wrote:
> Just as it says, right on the box, you'll need to purchase a
> separate WinXP license for each computer on which you install it.
>
> 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.
>
> You can buy additional licenses, assuming you have 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/home/howtobuy/addlic.asp
>
> Additional Licenses for Windows XP Professional
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.asp
>
>
> --
>
> Bruce Chambers
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> "van" <van@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:977A9C75-D0AE-48F0-8383-0F832F9A52A0@microsoft.com...
> >i have windows xp home edition which i purchased. i have two
> >computers. is
> > there any way i can install xp on both without purchasing a new
> > number? thanks
> > --
> > van
>
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