Will a copy of Windows xp pro with serial number for activation really work.I thought you couldn't use the

Question

same serial number on more than one computer,or is the something I don't know,is there an expert out there that can help?

Badly worded question!,what I wanted to ask is that can a pirate copy of windows xp pro be activated with success by the serial number from another older pirate copy?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Windows XP Professional will have to be activated within 30 days of installing it. It can only be installed on 1 computer UNLESS the computer other computers have a key for Windows XP Pro then you may use the same cd for installation. You will have to call Microsoft to activate which is really fast becauset they aren't worried about piracy on XP anymore because Vista is not their top priority.

Answer 3

It can be activated, but once the WGA software is installed then it will be flagged as a pirated copy and you won't be able to download certain updates and patches. In the future they may be able to disable any copy that's determined to be pirated - they have the capability and have hinted that they may use it at some point.

Answer 4

Legally, you cannot use a copy of XP pro on more than one PC.

Whether or not the activation catches you, you can only LEGALLY install it on one PC.

And, yes, M$ does find and prosecute people who break the law.

Answer 5

Of course it works the problem is that once this same windows with the same key is installed and activated over 100 times it's not considered GENUINE ANYMORE AND THEN YOU START LOSING SUPPORT FOR IT THAT"S ALL