Page 1 of can I use the same copy of XP on my laptop as on my desktop???

Anyone know if it`s o.k to install the same copy of xp on my laptop as I have on my desktop??
It`s my copy so I don`t see why I should have to buy another?

Thanks in advance.



why take life so seriously..its not like you are going to make it out alive

This item was edited on Monday, 8th May 2006, 22:12

Sorry retrogeezer - 1 licence per machine is the rules

That`s quite right, just you try it and see what happens!

M.

oh well....just a thought.

why take life so seriously..its not like you are going to make it out alive

Be thankful you don`t find yourself stoned.


I consider myself an optimist, albeit an optimist with cynical tendencies and a dark side that Lucifer himself would find a little creepy. (Perhaps you've noticed.) You don't normally associate cynicism with an upbeat pov. But I have exactly that combination and will defend it.

Unless of course cough cough you stumble upon a n keygen to get another license code not that it is legal or recommended by me. :/

Hmmm that might work as one way of getting a licence key. ;)


I consider myself an optimist, albeit an optimist with cynical tendencies and a dark side that Lucifer himself would find a little creepy. (Perhaps you've noticed.) You don't normally associate cynicism with an upbeat pov. But I have exactly that combination and will defend it.

I`ve just had to re-install Windows on a new HDD so had to ring Microsoft for a new key.
Technically I don`t think your supposed to do this but as I could prove where the machine and the copy of XP came from and they were legit no objections were raised.

So I suppose you could install it on your laptop and spin them a similar yarn.

Snaps

Well, thats where I`m slightly confused......I`ve lost 2 hard drives since i bought my copy of XP.

So, when I install it on a new hard drive, I just use the key that came with it and I`ve never had a problem??

Surely if your hard drive packs up you are perfectly entitled to install your own software on a new one without messing around having to ring for new keys.



why take life so seriously..its not like you are going to make it out alive

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Surely if your hard drive packs up you are perfectly entitled to install your own software on a new one without messing around having to ring for new keys.
Quite right as the first time I installed it it didn`t ask for a key but I did a second install over the top as some of the drivers didn`t seem to make it.
The suggestion from a friend who knows about these things was to make sure that the new disc being used was the same size as the old one then it wouldn`t flag up as needing a key as long as the rest of the spec on the machine was the same.

Have you tried installing it on the laptop and what happens if you do.


Snaps

This item was edited on Sunday, 14th May 2006, 09:15