Re: 1-2 Computer Installation

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From: Carey Frisch [MVP] (cnfrisch_at_nospamgmail.com)
Date: 10/13/04


Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 17:07:49 -0500

1-2CPU means a computer that can use one or two processors
(CPUs). You can only install Windows XP on one computer.
A second installation, on a different computer, requires you
to purchase another license.

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
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"Duo" wrote:
| I recently bought a copy of Windows XP Professional OEM verison, and on it it 
| says,"Windows(R) XP Professional 1-2CPU" now my question is: Since it says 
| 1-2 CPU does that mean I can install it on two different computers and be 
| running it at the same time? Or is it still the single one computer per 
| license key?


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