Windows product key queston.

[justin3]

Hello I will be upgradeing the harddrive in my parents computer. So then I will be reinstalling windows XP Home edition. The problem is that I have used up the number of times i can use the product key, because I used the same disk and key to install it on other computers so that I could see what the hardware names were. It says to call them though I dont want to have them say I need to buy a new windows disk for $130 blah blah blah my dad will kill me. Will they renew the key or something? Also for Microsoft Office before I purge the old harddrive If I uninstall Microsoft Office XP will it send info to microsoft that I uninstalled it. There for I shall have no problems reinstalling that? Or do I need to call on that too. Please let me know thanks!

 

[Praetor]

The problem is that I have used up the number of times i can use the product key, because I used the same disk and key to install it on other computers

1. GRANT OF LICENSE. Microsoft grants you the following rights
provided that you comply with all terms and conditions of
this EULA:
* Installation and use. You may install, use, access,
display and run one copy of the Product on a single
computer, such as a workstation, terminal or other device
("Workstation Computer"). The Product may not be used
by more than two (2) processors at any one time on any
single Workstation Computer. You may permit a maximum
of ten (10) computers or other electronic devices (each
a "Device") to connect to the Workstation Computer to
utilize the services of the Product solely for File and
Print services, Internet Information Services, and remote
access (including connection sharing and telephony
services). The ten connection maximum includes any
indirect connections made through "multiplexing" or other
software or hardware which pools or aggregates
connections. Except as otherwise permitted by the
NetMeeting, Remote Assistance, and Remote Desktop
features described below, you may not use the Product
to permit any Device to use, access, display or run other
executable software residing on the Workstation Computer,
nor may you permit any Device to use, access, display,
or run the Product or Product's user interface, unless
the Device has a separate license for the Product.

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