2006-12-18 08:53:11 · 7 answers · asked by strongbowman1 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Legally, you cannot use it on two computers.
However, it technically depends on the kind of Windows XP licensing you have.
If you bought an OEM version of Windows (doesn't come with a box or anything; also the kind that comes preinstalled on new computers), then you will not be able to use the same copy of Windows on the computers. There may sometimes be an exception to this if the machines were made by the same manufacturer.
If you bought a retail version of Windows XP from the store, then from a technical standpoint you would probably still be able to activate both machines.
So your success depends largely on how you purchased Windows; however either way it would be illegal to install the same copy on both machines.
2006-12-18 09:00:34 · answer #1 · answered by cs_gmlynarczyk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have done that at home, I downloaded a validator app off the internet which blocks genuine checkers and allows update. My PC is now running better than ever with SP2 and windows media 11 (they think you need a genuine copy to get these!). So yeah you can. Email me if you want such programs.
2006-12-18 17:03:07 · answer #2 · answered by SWIFT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends, on one hand your a thief by stealing software, microsoft deserve to be paid for thier hard work. it takes billions of dollars to make an o/s!
Also microsoft will deny you essentail updates will will leave your computer open to attack.
2006-12-18 16:58:03 · answer #3 · answered by theguyintelford 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have P home on two computers both validated both receive up dates one disk no problem,both computers are mine both at same address
2006-12-18 17:05:25 · answer #4 · answered by taxed till i die,and then some. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on how honest you feel. You can use it on more than one computer, but legally you shouldn't as it is a breach of license. I leave it up to you my friend!!
2006-12-18 16:56:04 · answer #5 · answered by mad_caesar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
install your windows on your other pc put your code in then go on the web and go to 9down and get the crack code
2006-12-18 19:23:47 · answer #6 · answered by stargate 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can only licence one machine.
2006-12-18 16:55:38 · answer #7 · answered by richard_beckham2001 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋