i want to install xp on another computer. Do they trace your ip if you do it via internet do you cant register 2 via internet?
2006-11-13 06:02:17 · 8 answers · asked by aligrespeq 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
If you do the right thing and buy the software like you are suppose to, you wont need to know. Besides, with Vista coming very soon XP is going to get even cheaper.
2006-11-13 06:05:47 · answer #1 · answered by BK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When Either Computer Using The Same Product Key 'and Connects With Windows Update or MicroSoft Update---"ActiveX Controls" Checks The Product Key On Every Machine.
2006-11-13 14:12:37 · answer #2 · answered by tee_rone2008 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They dont, if u have legall XP it only gives one registration no. per pc
But Microsoft does allow u to buy a key over the internet just check their site
2006-11-13 14:06:13 · answer #3 · answered by cryptocomp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each computer broadcasts its own ip, and the original registration is tied to the computer it is originally on. You can call them, I think, and tell them the other computer is not working anymore, or xp is not loaded on it any more, and they'll let you use it. At least, other software works that way. You usually end up having to buy a copy for each computer though.
2006-11-13 14:06:30 · answer #4 · answered by Baby'sMom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
one you install your XP, you are demanded to connect to Microsoft and once connected, Microsoft will register your PC configurations
From this config, Ms will know that you have use your XP in different PC
2006-11-13 14:05:36 · answer #5 · answered by sm bn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cookies can come and go. Microsoft has enough to give a diabetic a coma. Sorry for the poor analogy. They know everything
Signed, Paranoid (feed me).
2006-11-13 14:12:24 · answer #6 · answered by John W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of Course they track you. Do you have multiple licenses on your XP version? The license you have is for one computer.
2006-11-13 14:05:31 · answer #7 · answered by Christina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can they, yes...will they, who knows. You would be taking a huge risk doing that. If you have XP Home, you will not be able to activate it.
2006-11-13 14:06:14 · answer #8 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋