The other computer its Home Edition and i dont know how many licences can i get with the same serial number thx...
2006-09-05 09:17:22 · 12 answers · asked by vgvp67 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
If your computer came with Windows then no, you can't install in another computer because it's the OEM version and tied to that hardware. OEM versions can only be re-installed in the original computer it was bundled with. You would need to buy a retail version, which can be installed in multiple computers.
2006-09-05 09:22:10 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Mysterio 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Typically, OEM versions of Windows XP are only allowed to be used on one machine.
When activating Windows XP, the HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) agent gathers all your hardware configuration and sends it to Microsoft with your activation. This is then registered with your product key.
If for some reason, you want to install this same OS using the same product key on another computer, then you may do so, provided that you contact Microsoft and let them know that you have moved the license to another PC.
If Microsoft refuse to reactivate the OS on a different PC, then your best bet would be to buy a retail version of Windows.
Note: Although it is illegal to use the same product key for all Windows Operating system. The activation module of Windows only apply for Windows XP. Previous versions, such as 98/ME/2000 does not require an activation in order for the OS to be operated. However, any suspected illegal copy of Windows will not have support available from Microsoft, this includes Windows updates and Service Packs.
2006-09-05 16:19:29 · answer #2 · answered by HotRod 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 license for 1 computer. But if you have an original copy of Windows Home Edition and you don't want to use your old pc more you can call Microsoft and they'll give you another code to use on the new computer. There's no other way since the activation code is based on hardware properties of your pc.
2006-09-05 16:20:46 · answer #3 · answered by Embliri Trex 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
X windows is licensed to be free to use.
If you are thinking Microsoft, all their products are licensed for one user, on one machine. The BSA likes to prosecute because they might actually collect the legal $150,000 per violation of the EULA that you clicked through when you first used their product.
If you would like an open source product that is free for you to use on as many computers as you can plug in the wall, try http://pclinuxos.com which comes with 1900 free games and programs.
2006-09-05 16:25:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if it it for the same Operating System
2006-09-05 16:21:27 · answer #5 · answered by Joe10 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are the same Operating System version, yes...but if not NO ..(can't use 2000 with xp)
2006-09-05 16:23:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As per the Microsoft EULA, you will have to COMPLETELY UNINSTALL the OS from one system and then install it to other system.
2006-09-05 16:22:58 · answer #7 · answered by Gagandeep 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
This is not possible with the newer windows (XP)
2006-09-05 16:21:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep... just make sure you don't use it on your 1st computer.
(Legally speaking)
2006-09-05 16:22:41 · answer #9 · answered by MK6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only if it isn't a new operating system
2006-09-05 16:22:27 · answer #10 · answered by Lynx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋