ok so I know that if I burn (copy) a version of windows xp its illegal but I have a couple computers and if I bought a store bought copy could I install it on all 6 computers legally or trouble free? thank you
2006-12-25 02:32:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
You might be lucky enough to get it on 2 of them! The key is only good for about 2 installations and then its defunct!
2006-12-25 02:36:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a copy for each one. You can buy five cheaper than 5 single ones, so you might want to look at the volume licenses. You only get one disk and one key, but it is good for five computers.
If you install a single copy on all them, you will have a problem with the activation at the end. They can tell the key was already activated.
2006-12-25 02:40:00 · answer #2 · answered by Alex 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - you can install it but the activation key must be registered with Microsoft so they will know you loaded the same copy on many PCs. But there are different multiple license options available cheaper than buying 6 individual copies like educational, government, OEM, non-profit...
2006-12-25 03:45:32 · answer #3 · answered by FrameExpert 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK, I've got to answer this, just to get a rebuttal in to the jerk who thinks a company is slime because they require people to purchase their products rather than steal them. Is Ford slime because they make you buy their car rather than steal it off the car lot? Is Wal-Mart slime because they prosecute theft of their merchandise? the only slime here is you.
to your question: No, you can't put it on more than one, and you will be lucky to get it to take more than one. The copy you have is licensed for 1 computer. You can put it on that one computer as many times as you need to. I've reloaded XP 3 times and don't have a problem. But, out of curiosity, I tried to put it on a friend's computer, and it would not take the license key, said it was invalid. You may be able to burn a copy, I did, but the copy usually doesn't work.
Your best bet is to buy a multi-license copy.
2006-12-25 03:00:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The EULA can be found here for Windows XP OS
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/eula.mspx
2006-12-25 02:37:10 · answer #5 · answered by mavinakdel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure..as long as you dont SELL any of the computers if you are selling the computers you will need to buy a OEM license for the computers
2006-12-25 02:44:19 · answer #6 · answered by rsist34 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
microsoft are the kings of slime, one copy of windows is only good for one computer. they want you to buy 6 seperate copies.
2006-12-25 02:35:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋