windows xp home on pc, pro on laptop. would like to use the original (home) i bought for pc also on laptop as the pro on it can't validate
2006-12-12 17:27:28 · 5 answers · asked by pumex55 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Legally, you cannot install the same copy of Windows on two machines.
Technically, the answer will depend on the type of Windows you have.
If Windows XP Home came preloaded on the PC when you bought it, then you will probably not be able to use Windows XP Home on the laptop. However, there may be an exception of the laptop is the same brand as the PC.
However, if the PC came with an older operating system (say, Windows 2000 or something) and you bought a boxed version of Windows XP Home and installed it on the PC, then chances are you would be able to successfully install it on the laptop as well. (It would still be illegal to do so.)
2006-12-12 17:45:48 · answer #1 · answered by cs_gmlynarczyk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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You use the SAME validation information for both.
If you have forgotten your key on the first use this to find it:
http://www.product-key.com/
If you are having problems, after that from the MS notifier
you can uninstall versions that range from 1.5.0527.0 to 1.5.0532.2. To find the WGA Notifications version, follow these steps:
a. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
b. Double-click Add or Remove Programs, locate and then click Windows XP - Software, then click Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications, and then click Click here for support information.
c. In the Support Info dialog box, verify the version number, and then click Close.
3. Rename the following files by changing the extension to
.old:
• Rename %Windir%\system32\WgaLogon.dll to
%Windir%\system32\WgaLogon.old
• Rename %Windir%\system32\WgaTray.exe to
%Windir%\system32\WgaTray.old
4. Restart the computer.
h2h
2006-12-13 01:46:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you cannnot overcome validation as such. DO one thing activate the XP home. Copy the activation files and install the xp pro and replace the activation files.
2006-12-13 01:42:33 · answer #3 · answered by vipin b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have one copy with the same serial on my desktop and laptop. Come to think of it, I have the same copy on 2 desktops and my laptop. No problem for me.
2006-12-13 01:43:52 · answer #4 · answered by jwplaster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your computer is not working properly while you are working on it, it could be a problem with device drivers, hardware or software.
Detailed instructions at http://tinyurl.com/yk5zpr
2006-12-13 11:26:50 · answer #5 · answered by gira 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋