Re: hOW MANY INSTALLS PER UPGRADE
From: Bruce Chambers (bruce_a_chambers_at_h0tmail.com)
Date: 10/17/04
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Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2004 11:22:04 -0600
Tryin2comply wrote:
> I just bought the commercial upgrade to XP pro for my home
> computeres. I upgraded XP home to XP pro and Windows 200 to XP pro.
> Infortunately when I registeredthe software the original contact
> came
> from the former XP home machine. In reality I would MUCH prefer the
> upgrade on my old WIN 2000 PC.
>
> How many installs does microsoft allow per purchased upgrade?
>
> If the answer is 1 (what a ripoff!) what can I do to minimize the
> cost of the next upgrade?
> Thanks in advane for your help.
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
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