legally... How many computers in my home...

cozmo_d · Jul 28, 2006

can I install one legal purchased copy of xp pro

bal3wolf · Jul 28, 2006

on 1 computer 1 copy of windows per computer.

TazExtreme3 · Jul 28, 2006

1 computer per license
^too slow on the submit button

cozmo_d · Jul 28, 2006

Where can I read this, not that I dont belive you but I searched around before I posted here & canot find any offical info.

eaglescouter · Jul 28, 2006

Start to do the install and read the end user licence agreement on the blue screen. The EULA lists your rights.

fireandice · Jul 28, 2006

not shure. on my old laptop it had windows xp pro and on the sticker it states 1-2 cpu. could that be 1 to 2 computers?. any who i hate microsoft but then again who dosent lol.

klingens · Jul 28, 2006

No it means 1-2 CPU computers. Some computers have more than one CPU. All dualcore ones now for example.

There are versions youi're allowed to install on several computers:copies from MSDN and special copies for companies with many computers (volume license). However if you have one of those you'd already knew that and wouldn't have to ask. So no, only one and one only computer per Windows license. And yes,

MS can tell if you do install it on several computers. They might or might not care actually, but they can bust you anytime they want and sue you successfully for several thousand dollars even when the software is only worth a hundred or so.

Mr.Guvernment · Jul 29, 2006

Dualcore's do not have more then 1 CPU

1-2 CPU means 2 phsyical sockets. core's do not count as CPU's.

Cyrix_2k · Jul 29, 2006

2 for XP Pro - One Desktop & One laptop under special conditons.

klingens · Jul 29, 2006

Even P4 HT counts as 2 CPUs logically for purposes of the OS. So yes, Dualcore counts as 2 CPUs in your Windows install. Just look into your taskmanager.

@Cyrix_2k: what special conditions exactly? I know there is such a deal for Office, but I haven't heard anything about Windows itself yet.

Cyrix_2k · Jul 29, 2006

klingens said:
Even P4 HT counts as 2 CPUs logically for purposes of the OS. So yes, Dualcore counts as 2 CPUs in your Windows install. Just look into your taskmanager.

@Cyrix_2k: what special conditions exactly? I know there is such a deal for Office, but I haven't heard anything about Windows itself yet.

I believe you have to be the sole user of both systems. The laptop is a "Mobile extension" of the desktop system in this case. AFAIK, It's only valid for a retail copy of XP Pro.

UnseenMenace · Jul 29, 2006

The EULA or Windows XP Home Edition found here on Microsofts homepage states the following :-

1.1 Installation and use. You may install, use, access, display and run one copy of the Software on a single computer, such as a workstation, terminal or other device ("Workstation Computer"). The Software may not be used by more than one processor at any one time on any single Workstation Computer.

The EULA for Windows XP Professional Edition found here on Microsofts hompage states the following :-

1.1 Installation and use. You may install, use, access, display and run one copy of the Software on a single computer, such as a workstation, terminal or other device ("Workstation Computer"). The Software may not be used by more than two (2) processors at any one time on any single Workstation Computer.

It appears that the answer is one single computer

Captain Newbie · Jul 29, 2006

fireandice said:
not shure. on my old laptop it had windows xp pro and on the sticker it states 1-2 cpu. could that be 1 to 2 computers?. any who i hate microsoft but then again who dosent lol.

One. Uno. Nada mas.

Dualcore's do not have more then 1 CPU

I know lots of computer scientists and engineers who disagree with that.

Dual-core machines count as dual CPU machines. I don't know where Microsoft wound up with per-socket licensing.

any who i hate microsoft but then again who dosent lol.

Then stop buying their cruftware(tm).

There are versions youi're allowed to install on several computers:copies from MSDN and special copies for companies with many computers (volume license). However if you have one of those you'd already knew that and wouldn't have to ask. So no, only one and one only computer per Windows license. And yes,

There's a few ways that a home user could get a VLK--volume license key--and none of 'em are legal.

Neuromancer · Jul 29, 2006

klingens said:
Even P4 HT counts as 2 CPUs logically for purposes of the OS. So yes, Dualcore counts as 2 CPUs in your Windows install. Just look into your taskmanager.

According to microsoft licensing CPU=sockets. Pro can be installed on 2 socket systems. Home cannot. (IIRC)

So when you see a licensing thing that says 1-2 CPUs, it means 1 or 2 physical CPUs not whether they are dual core or not.

http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/highlights/multicore.mspx

As for in generality... I will continue to refer to a dual core processors as a Single CPU.

Other wise we all have to change how we speak and start referring to our dual core CPUs' not our Dual core CPU's (plural vs singular possessive

)

ps2cho · Jul 29, 2006

I have been wondering this...

The Software may not be used by more than two (2) processors at any one time on any single Workstation Computer.

It states at "any one time". So you can have it installed on several computers, but only one can be running with it at a time. What do u think?

UnseenMenace · Jul 29, 2006

ps2cho said:
I have been wondering this...

It states at "any one time". So you can have it installed on several computers, but only one can be running with it at a time. What do u think?

No this is not legal as the EULA states in section 1.1 for both Pro and Home as shown in my previous post

1.1 Installation and use. You may install, use, access, display and run one copy of the Software on a single computer,

Note it states Single Computer... this means you can install it only on ONE computer

jajmon · Jul 29, 2006

I have two cars, I buy a license for car a, can I put that on car b, he** no.

If you can't figure that out,,,,,,,,

cozmo_d · Jul 30, 2006

jajmon said:
notice how the OP went south as every one got in to the fray with their 2 cents.

I have two cars, I buy a license for car a, can I put that on car b, he** no.

If you can't figure that out,,,,,,,,

Its a valid question jajimon

If I rember right during windows 98 dayes you could own "purchased" 1 copy of win98v2 & install it on all computers in your house.......

maybe Im rembering wrong tho.....

Captain Newbie · Jul 30, 2006

cozmo_d said:
Its a valid question jajimon

If I rember right during windows 98 dayes you could own "purchased" 1 copy of win98v2 & install it on all computers in your house.......

maybe Im rembering wrong tho.....

According to Microsoft (use the force once in a while, Luke...), it was always per-computer.

nd4spdbh2 · Jul 30, 2006

yup as ppl have said b 4 its 1 install per copy of windows... unless you have a lil thing i like to call a "loophole optimizer" that.... well i cant explain here and its a very small thing and very easy to use... but i have probably gone WAY to far...

1 instll per 1 copy... thats it thats final... and my main comp is a fully legit copy of windows BTW.

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