Installing Same Windows XP on 2 Computers

Kboy · 02-07-2006, 11:05 PM

Is it possible (or legal) to install the same copy of Windows XP (same product key and CD) on 2 computers at once? I have an OEM version anyway, so I know I have been able to install it on my old computer, and then later my new computer. I've just never tried having the same version installed on 2 computers at once. Does anyone know if this will work?

Thanks for the help!

**jancz3rt** · 02-07-2006, 11:16 PM

It will work, but it is illegal. You can only use one copy of the Windows XP operating system at once. If you run it on more than one PC, then you are breaking the EULA agreement and essentially the law.

JAN

Cbeck527 · 02-07-2006, 11:16 PM

I think that it is possible, but im not sure that it is practacal. Why are you doing this?

[-0MEGA-] · 02-07-2006, 11:17 PM

I believe you can purchase an extra liscense through microsoft, im not sure how much it costs though.

But to answer your question, yes you can do it, however you may run into activation issues if its been activated before. And its also against their rules.

Cbeck527 · 02-07-2006, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jancz3rt

It will work, but it is illegal. You can only use one copy of the Windows XP operating system at once. If you run it on more than one PC, then you are breaking the EULA agreement and essentially the law.

JAN

Uh-oh breaking the EULA, it so bad. Lol
Im not saying I did it, but do you think people really follow that?

TheChef · 02-07-2006, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Cbeck527

Why are you doing this?

Why do you think? To save 90 bucks would be my guess...

It would be practicle, too bad it's illegal, as Jan said.

Kboy · 02-07-2006, 11:21 PM

yeah, i kinda thought it may be illegal, but will both computers still be able to access the internet at the same time, or would that be restricted too? Does microsoft even try to keep tabs on that stuff?

Yasu · 02-07-2006, 11:21 PM

I've been told that you can install XP on up to 2 computers but only if it's the full retail version. With the OEM version you are only allowed to install it on one computer and the only way to install the OEM version(legally) on another computer is to buy another license. I think an additional license costs somewhere around $45 or +$100, I can't remember what they told me.

Kboy · 02-07-2006, 11:29 PM

The reason I'm doing this is I got a new pretty good computer for free and i wanted to get it set up to play games between my main computer and it, but I don't really have $90 to buy a new Windows XP right now. I guess I'll just be an honest person and buy a new copy sometime soon. Thanks!

**apj101** · 02-08-2006, 12:01 AM

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but will both computers still be able to access the internet at the same time?, or would that be restricted too? Does microsoft even try to keep tabs on that stuff?

yes
no
yes

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I've been told that you can install XP on up to 2 computers but only if it's the full retail version.

No, one machine and one machine only

02-07-2006, 11:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kboy Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Knoxville Age: 19 Posts: 124	Installing Same Windows XP on 2 Computers Is it possible (or legal) to install the same copy of Windows XP (same product key and CD) on 2 computers at once? I have an OEM version anyway, so I know I have been able to install it on my old computer, and then later my new computer. I've just never tried having the same version installed on 2 computers at once. Does anyone know if this will work? Thanks for the help! __________________ And on the eighth day God created the PC, and it was not so good. :)

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jancz3rt Moderator - F@H Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Czech Republic Age: 23 Posts: 4,008	Hey It will work, but it is illegal. You can only use one copy of the Windows XP operating system at once. If you run it on more than one PC, then you are breaking the EULA agreement and essentially the law. JAN __________________ A64 3700+ @ 2.65Ghz ::: 7300GT @ 600/1500 ::: 2GB RAM @ 440Mhz www.CZ3RT.com ::: FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND ::: F@H Team 44358

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02-07-2006, 11:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kboy Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Knoxville Age: 19 Posts: 124	yeah, i kinda thought it may be illegal, but will both computers still be able to access the internet at the same time, or would that be restricted too? Does microsoft even try to keep tabs on that stuff? __________________ And on the eighth day God created the PC, and it was not so good. :)

02-07-2006, 11:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Yasu Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: TX Age: 20 Posts: 1,199	I've been told that you can install XP on up to 2 computers but only if it's the full retail version. With the OEM version you are only allowed to install it on one computer and the only way to install the OEM version(legally) on another computer is to buy another license. I think an additional license costs somewhere around $45 or +$100, I can't remember what they told me. __________________ CPU: Intel P4 3.0 HT Mobo: ASUS P5P800 RAM: 2x512 PC3200 VC: ATI Radeon X850PRO HDD: 160GB Seagate SATA PSU: 500watt Ultra X-connect

02-07-2006, 11:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kboy Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Knoxville Age: 19 Posts: 124	The reason I'm doing this is I got a new pretty good computer for free and i wanted to get it set up to play games between my main computer and it, but I don't really have $90 to buy a new Windows XP right now. I guess I'll just be an honest person and buy a new copy sometime soon. Thanks! __________________ And on the eighth day God created the PC, and it was not so good. :)

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