Hi all I have an original XP CD with the current service packs included. Can I use XP on 2 different pc's in the same house? By doing so, will it actually cause some sort of conflict when connecting online. Will it detect the other computer is online when the 1st pc is on aswell? I haven't tried yet but just wanted to take a precaution just incase it does. I know that with copied versions of XP you can't install the Service Packs unless you have a patch. The thing is that both PC's are in the same house, and one PC uses a different ISP than the other.. eg: dial up on 1st pc , adsl on 2nd pc different company.
I get this question all the time here at work! Simple answer is No... You should by law have a license key for each system no matter if its in the same house or workplace.... But you can give it a shot... It might say that the windows is already activated on another machine or somthing like that, but nothing major : )
What if he cuts off his automatic updates? Can both PC's go online at the same time without Microsoft realizing it?
sure you should be able to run both pcs at the same time as long as your not auto updating on both. why the hell should you give more money to microsoft. when you, yourself are using it. that would be like buying the same cd twice so you can play it on the stereo upstairs the money grabbing *********. anyway. yeh you should be able use it on both comps
I have two computers here in my home. I have two licensed copies of Windows XP Home. RavenLife, you are something else.
crxshn and welcome to afterdawn.. i have 5-computers,all have windows 2000 and xp dual boot,except one and that has win98 and xp in a dual boot. i hope that answers ye question...all have license's.
I have 17 computers with XP - Pro within my comapny and all have there own licenses.... 2x Pro's at home and agiain licensed : ) No hastles from the auditors : ) Its good to be FAST (http://www.fast.org.uk/) (lol)
I'll have to side with Rosco404 on this one in principle. But in practise, you can in fact have more than 1 pc loaded with the same Win XP CD online. As was said before you won't be able to have updates on the second since the first would have been registered and identified with that licence code. @RavenLife As much as you may have a point with regards to Microsoft's monopoly & presumed unfair advantage, the fact remains that when you purchase their software and agree to the terms of the contract upon registering your software, you have entered into a binding legal contract which you can't frivolously disregard because it no longer suits your purpose. Laws were made to be upheld not circumvented.
I suppose that if something works alright and doesn't trouble anyone then let it work (don't trouble the trouble etc.). What r you caring acbout? About the profits of the Microsoft? Will it go bankrupt if I don't buy several licensed copies? Well, I reckon it won't. So take it easy & don't worry, be happy
i agree with you on that one jamzbond. i can't get out of it. just annoys me thats all. crxshn - buy another license see if you can tip microsoft over its next billion.
@ RavenLife I quite understand and share your frustation. But Until Linux becomes main stream or some other OS then we have to tolerate this exploitation. In fact Sony BMG has been may latest achilles heal with their root kit software included on some audio discs so that it limits replication. Problem is that it also opens up a back door to your PC and in so doing compromises your security. A case in Texas was filed against them and they lost it and are facing penalties. I believe there is a class action suit before the court in California for this very same reason. Like I always say, take heart my friend..........take Bill Gates' heart, lol. @Ieusha Welcome to AD. It's not that I'm defending MS but what is more important is the practise of the laws by which we are governed. Otherwise there would be chaos. How would you like it if you spent all your time developing a good product, register your patent, and now sit back to enjoy the benefit of your hard work only to be denied because someone made a cheap knock off of it and is selling it for millions. The fact is as much as we resent MS for their business ethic and price gouging, the fact is that they did develop their software or purchased the rights to it and rebadged it in some cases. Now here's where you can debate their underhandedness if you like, but the fact remains that if they practise within the law then as morally reprehensible as it may seem, they still would not have committed a crime but you would have, if you tried to circumvent the contract that you entered in with them if you breached the terms of the contract. If you want to stage your own 'Piece de Resistance' then use non MS software(eg Firefox) as much as you can if you are a PC owner or run out and buy a Mac.The law is not about what is morally acceptable. We have no choice but tolerate the presumed injustice until there is a more widely acceptable alternative.
