i have 2 pcs and are win 98, if i buy xp home (149 quid), can i install it on both pcs? my mate says i cant, i cant buy 2 of the disks at that price
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I don't know what "quid" is but you can buy two XP home OEM discs with legit liscenses for around $100.
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cool, where can i get that from, i live in england
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just wondering how come u cant install it on 2 pcs
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Originally Posted by DarthBooker
The OS is tied to one pc and will detect if the cd key has been used on more than one computer.
If you install on more than one computer, then you can only use the computer for 30 days then it will be unusable. -
I don't know what "quid" is but you can buy two XP home OEM discs with legit liscenses for around $100.
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You can get a copy of XP Home OEM (which means that if you upgrade your PCs you cannot transfer it) from www.ebuyer.com for about £58:
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=2988592415&action=c2hvd19wcm9kdW...duct_uid=66489
That isn't a bad price at all for XP.
Cobra -
OEM stand for Original Equipment Manufacturer.
Cobra, if im not wrong, doesn't OEM Software need to be purchased with an intregal part of a computer system. (as far as ive heard) -
Not sure if this still applies, but I remember a while back you could get MS's OSs if you bought a new hard drive
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You can usually get it with almost any hardware. Some vendors are more strict than others.
Nothing can stop me now, 'cause I don't care anymore. -
legally by Microsoft standards and their agreement NO.
If the computers are exactly the same (hardware wise) who the hell is the wiser. Its not like Microsoft is going to take the time to go to your house and find out.
If they do inquire by phone or email, just say you had to reformat you harddrive. I believe you can re-register your copy about 5 times. You have to re-register anyways when you do major hardware upgrades. -
Originally Posted by simonko
They can still tell if it was done on more than one computer, and you can only use it for 30 days, after which it is unusable.
It is done over the net. They do not have to come to your house or call you.
So I regret to inform you, but you are wrong. -
the zook is right
there is a difference between registering and activating - register and don't activate and I'll call you on day 31
Legally you can't do it. Physically you can't do it and have them both work after 30 days. Morally ... well, you don't need us to tell you how to google search
For all (good) intents and purposes, you can't do it.If in doubt, Google it. -
well i have oem windows on all three of my pc's using same code .you might have to ring microsoft up for the over pc to activate it hey it's a free call and they do not now
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Originally Posted by banger298
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Actually, there are ways to circumvent product activation. It would be possible to install Windows XP on more than one PC, just not legal... (or advisible)
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Originally Posted by smearbrick1
I was trying to get across earlier that it is in volation, and yet you bring it up again.
Nothing personal. -
I apologize if I was out of line suggesting that was a way to circumvent product activation. I simply read the posts that kept reiterating that it was not possible to install the same license under two different PCs. This was simply an information only post. Notice, I didn't go into any detail as to how one would go about bypassing product activation.
Once again, I apologize. -
Why don't you try it & see what happens?
You could always buy new PCs that come with OS's...I got a Compaq 2.7ghz for $249 at office depot this summer. -
Originally Posted by handyguy
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From Microsoft
Product Activation works by verifying that a software program's product key has not been used on more personal computers than intended by the software's license. You must use the product key in order to install the software and then it is transformed into an installation ID number. You use an activation wizard to provide the installation ID number to Microsoft either through a secure transfer over the Internet, or by telephone. A confirmation ID is sent back to your machine to activate your product.
The installation ID number includes an encrypted form of the product ID and a hardware hash, or checksum. No personally identifying data is included or required. The confirmation ID is simply an unlocking code for the Windows XP installation on that particular PC.
If you overhaul your computer by replacing a substantial number of hardware components, it may appear to be a different PC. You may have to reactivate Windows XP. If this should occur, you can call the telephone number displayed on the activation screen to reactivate the software.
I did have a strange case over the weekend. I worked on a lady's machine and when I tried to upgrade it to SP1, the MS site informed me the software was illegal and would not upgrade it. The machine however continued to work fine as a non-SP1 XP installation. -
Was hers, the corp version?
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Originally Posted by simonko
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Originally Posted by luvvbuzz
Simonko doesn't know what he is talking about.