Computer Guru's I have an XP question?

Redcoats58 · 10-20-2004, 01:56 AM

Do any of you people have more than one computer but only one copy of Windows XP? And if so did you install the one copy on more than one PC?
The reason I ask is because I have just bought a new PC with Windows XP and I also have a laptop that I would like to install XP on but I'm not about to buy another copy of XP to install it on my PC.

I'm sure you're all aware that Microsoft doesn't want you installing software you own on more than one machine. That's like buying a car and the dealer telling you you can only use it to drive to the store? Anyway, any idea of how to install xp on both my systems. It's pretty sad I have one copy of Windows XP, one copy of Windows ME, and one copy of Windows 98 that I have payed for and are right here in front of me and I can't install the newest copy on more than one machine

Any ideas?

Abba-Dabba · 10-20-2004, 02:24 AM

Nope no ideas here. I can tell you one thing though. Some candyass is getting fired today. Bastards ate a 5 gal. bucket of Halloween candy in one day. WTF!?

Redcoats58 · 10-20-2004, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Saggysack

Nope no ideas here. I can tell you one thing though. Some candyass is getting fired today. Bastards ate a 5 gal. bucket of Halloween candy in one day. WTF!?

Ouch lol

**ShortRoundChief** · 10-20-2004, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Redcoats58

Ouch lol

How long have you had it on your primary computer?

Redcoats58 · 10-20-2004, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by J Diddy

How long have you had it on your primary computer?

I've only had it on there about 3 weeks.

**ShortRoundChief** · 10-20-2004, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Redcoats58

I've only had it on there about 3 weeks.

see my smoke signal

**Saulbadguy** · 10-20-2004, 05:59 AM

Whenever I change hardware in my PC, I often have to re-activate my copy of windows because it thinks its running on a different computer. The first question they ask is "Are you installing this on more than one PC?" , when I use the same serial #.

wutamess · 10-20-2004, 07:26 AM

Google it!

Eleazar · 10-20-2004, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Redcoats58

That's like buying a car and the dealer telling you you can only use it to drive to the store?

Actually that's like getting one license plate and wondering why you can't use it on all your cars.

**Saulbadguy** · 10-20-2004, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

Actually that's like getting one license plate and wondering why you can't use it on all your cars.

A perfect analogy...

Otter · 10-20-2004, 07:41 AM

In a nutshell, yes, you can install one copy of Windows XP on both computers. You just need to change the serial number of one of the two computers if they are on a local network together.

It's very easy to bypass registration.

It is however illegal, but no more illegal than downloading music.

If you want to know how contact me. The wholel process takes about 10 minute.

**Saulbadguy** · 10-20-2004, 07:42 AM

When you bypass activation, are you allowed to you use windowsupdate.com?

Otter · 10-20-2004, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

When you bypass activation, are you allowed to you use windowsupdate.com?

Yes, everything works perfectly normal.

10-20-2004, 01:56 AM	Topic Starter
Redcoats58 MVP Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Mo. Casino cash: $10005055	Computer Guru's I have an XP question? Do any of you people have more than one computer but only one copy of Windows XP? And if so did you install the one copy on more than one PC? The reason I ask is because I have just bought a new PC with Windows XP and I also have a laptop that I would like to install XP on but I'm not about to buy another copy of XP to install it on my PC. I'm sure you're all aware that Microsoft doesn't want you installing software you own on more than one machine. That's like buying a car and the dealer telling you you can only use it to drive to the store? Anyway, any idea of how to install xp on both my systems. It's pretty sad I have one copy of Windows XP, one copy of Windows ME, and one copy of Windows 98 that I have payed for and are right here in front of me and I can't install the newest copy on more than one machine Any ideas?
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10-20-2004, 02:24 AM	#2
Abba-Dabba MVP Join Date: May 2001 Casino cash: $3582970	Nope no ideas here. I can tell you one thing though. Some candyass is getting fired today. Bastards ate a 5 gal. bucket of Halloween candy in one day. WTF!?
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10-20-2004, 05:59 AM	#7
Saulbadguy When a nightmare becomes real Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $736966	Whenever I change hardware in my PC, I often have to re-activate my copy of windows because it thinks its running on a different computer. The first question they ask is "Are you installing this on more than one PC?" , when I use the same serial #.
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10-20-2004, 07:26 AM	#8
wutamess MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Lee's Summit Casino cash: $4711637	Google it!
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10-20-2004, 07:42 AM	#12
Saulbadguy When a nightmare becomes real Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $736966	When you bypass activation, are you allowed to you use windowsupdate.com?
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