2006-09-05 01:12:06 · 14 answers · asked by donjuan6212 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
i have just been informed that it is a genuine copy and it is microsofts mistake. I shall call them and investigate.
2006-09-05 02:52:40 · update #1
No you can't that is a corporate license and unless you have the same exact xp build as what was cloned onto the pc then it will crash. Go to microsoft and buy the genuine advantage tool only costs 61 quid you get a proper and upto date copy and a key that will work.
2006-09-05 01:45:23 · answer #1 · answered by ptdemon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can.
1. Put the product key on the install of the Windows XP.
2. Then go and activate them with the telephone.
3. If the key didn't work, they will pass you to a costumer.
4. Tell to the costumer that you have format your pc and the key are using by one pc.
2006-09-05 08:14:03 · answer #2 · answered by PainMaster 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
U can.. home or pro ma laptop came with a windows xp Version 2002 boot disk... it wouldn't activate at first when i tried my PC so i clicked type in code manually... i found the code on a shiny label on the bottom of the laptop... typed it in and it was activated.. i've dun this everytime i want to reboot and thats A LOT OF TIMES. Also ma uncles friend works for Microsoft Since 1995 and says you can use it as much as you like... it's legal... just you can't sell on that computer with that copy of windows on or sell that windows xp disc, plus using Windows XP if it's for home use your fine Robbie ehehe!!!
2006-09-05 08:23:08 · answer #3 · answered by Tidus Reeves 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can use that copy at home only if it is a Professional edition. In that case you can install it on your home pc and use the product key. If the work copy is not proefssional, you can't use it at home because the activation key is based on the hardware, and I don't think you bring your computer at home when you stop working... ;)
2006-09-05 08:15:49 · answer #4 · answered by Embliri Trex 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
legally no . 1 license key per copy.
If it is a single edition key and it has been registered for another machine you will be able to install but in 30 days you won't be able to login.
However if it is a corporate key then it will work (this assumes the machine at home is also a work machine - if not although it works its against the licencing agreement).
2006-09-05 08:15:23 · answer #5 · answered by Panther 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you have the disk for Windows xp, then the product code number would be in the envelope of the disk and it is not a problem to use that same product code.
2006-09-05 08:25:03 · answer #6 · answered by montgrainm 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unless it's a site licensed copy no - single user copies of XP are tied to one registration number and won't activate. If it is a site licensed on yes, but as said, it's illegal.
2006-09-05 08:18:04 · answer #7 · answered by nert 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
only if not registered by another computer., when xp 1st came out easy to do.what ever body saying about lic agreement do not worry the rule is 30 days and your cut off.
2006-09-05 08:15:59 · answer #8 · answered by pete 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No unfortunately you can't, if you activiated your version on office computer, then you can't activate it on your home PC, cause each windows copy is activated only once
2006-09-05 08:17:12 · answer #9 · answered by Wish Master 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i wuldnt if i were u m8....better of downloading a cracked copy of da stuff....at least dis way ur not in breach of ur work contract
2006-09-05 08:16:16 · answer #10 · answered by ..Gohar A.. 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋