Re: no xp on start up

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From: Rock (rock_at_mail.nospam.net)
Date: 11/17/04


Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2004 21:49:59 -0800

cabobum wrote:

> terry thanks for your info,,,but dont make the mistake that you advise gives
> you the right to act like your superior in some way,,,you not. the only one
> arguing is you inside your own head,,,,maybe try yoga?? how can i purchase
> another licencse/key?? or do i have to buy a complete cd? :)
>
> "Terry" wrote:
>
>
>>On 11-16-2004 8:35 PM On a whim, cabobum pounded out on the keyboard
>>
>>
>>>terry pounded out a reply,,,,why would i have to purchase another copy of xp
>>>from microsoft? i already paid them once for a copy. am i not allowed to use
>>>MY COPY on the computers i own???
>>>
>>>"Terry" wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>On 11-16-2004 8:01 PM On a whim, cabobum pounded out on the keyboard
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>recently i installed xp on my laptop (dell 2500) from the disk i recieved
>>>>>with my desktop (dell 4500). it worked fine for approx. 30 days (hint hint).
>>>>>now on boot up the operating system does not load. I can go to syst. restore
>>>>>to an earlier point, it will work for a few days and then time out again. I
>>>>>acitvated the laptop on set up? what is going on:??? any help??
>>>>
>>>>You activated how? Do you have a separate key? If not you need to
>>>>purchase a license for another key. You cannot use the same license/key
>>>>on different computers.
>>>>
>>>>--
>>>>Terry
>>>>
>>>>***Reply Note***
>>>>Anti-spam measures are included in my email address.
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>>>>
>>
>>I told you what was "going on". No, you can't install YOUR COPY on the
>>computers you own (well you can but it will expire in 30 days as you've
>>found out). You can install XP on one computer. In order to install it
>>on another one, you need to purchase another license/key. Don't argue
>>with me about it, I didn't make the rules, I'm just telling you how it's
>>set up.
>>
>>
>>--
>>Terry
>>
>>***Reply Note***
>>Anti-spam measures are included in my email address.
>>Delete NOSPAM from the email address after clicking Reply.
>>

One copy of XP, one computer (hint hint). You can buy an additional
license but it's only at a small discount, and the cost for a copy of XP
from a discount store will certainly be less than what MS charges for an
additional license.



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