Re: One Windows XP cd, two computers

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From: Rick \ (rick_at_mvps.org)
Date: 03/15/04 

Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2004 06:13:28 -0500

Hi,

Then it's probably an OEM version, and you will need to purchase another
retail full version. Most preinstalled versions will only install on the
hardware they come with, and the additional licenses supplied by MS are only
for retail versions. 

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Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
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"Umkazar" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1FAB1176-D0BA-43C2-9F49-FDC126022AA4@microsoft.com...
> I got it with my computer, i have the CD and the manuels.

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