Windows XP question.

Johnny Prefect · 12-03-2005, 11:01 PM

Im building my comp. Basically, the question is...do i need a lisence for each individual comp i use? If not, i could use the one i have on this comp. Im just asking because i saw someone say.."just borrow xp from a mate".
So...that..is the question. Im pretty sure i know what the answer will be. It will save me a bit of money if i dont have to buy it again.

TheChef · 12-03-2005, 11:06 PM

You need a seperate liscence for each computer.

Flint67 · 12-04-2005, 12:23 AM

Yeah i agreee ive heard of problems with XP shutting itself down after 30 days because that copy had already been registered. But, i dont know if its true ive always down it the right way.

Dngrsone · 12-04-2005, 03:47 AM

The Chef is correct, you need to have a seperate license for each installation of the OS.

As I recall, one can now purchase a multiple-license pack from Microsoft, starting with a five-pack.

OS Dragon · 12-04-2005, 07:48 PM

You can get the license through other organisations like Soft Flow Inc. Check this site (page) out for more info.

LTSPLAY · 12-04-2005, 09:43 PM

sorry to hijack this thread but its sort of on the same line, i never got a windows cd when i purchased the pc, i was to create a disc using HP Recovery Disc Creator, however there seems to be a problem with "recovery Disc Creator" and i keep getting errors, is it ok to borrow another xp home disc from someone and use my registered number again??? sorry again to hijack.

Verve · 12-04-2005, 10:12 PM

Just use your own cd-key. Its fine.

LTSPLAY · 12-04-2005, 10:54 PM

thanks for that starwars

Verve · 12-05-2005, 04:47 AM

I'm here to help

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12-04-2005, 07:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
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12-04-2005, 12:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Flint67 Silver Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 100	Yeah i agreee ive heard of problems with XP shutting itself down after 30 days because that copy had already been registered. But, i dont know if its true ive always down it the right way.

12-04-2005, 03:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dngrsone VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Centrally located far from everywhere Posts: 544	The Chef is correct, you need to have a seperate license for each installation of the OS. As I recall, one can now purchase a multiple-license pack from Microsoft, starting with a five-pack.

12-04-2005, 09:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
LTSPLAY Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 35	sorry to hijack this thread but its sort of on the same line, i never got a windows cd when i purchased the pc, i was to create a disc using HP Recovery Disc Creator, however there seems to be a problem with "recovery Disc Creator" and i keep getting errors, is it ok to borrow another xp home disc from someone and use my registered number again??? sorry again to hijack.

12-04-2005, 10:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
LTSPLAY Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 35	thanks for that starwars

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