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    one xp two computers
    « on: October 25, 2008, 03:30:49 PM »
    Can i install my xp on a second computer without getting the 30 day limit?
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    Re: one xp two computers
    « Reply #1 on: October 25, 2008, 04:20:57 PM »
    No..
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    Re: one xp two computers
    « Reply #2 on: October 25, 2008, 10:34:59 PM »
    Not legally.....But we don't discuss that here....
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    Re: one xp two computers
    « Reply #3 on: October 25, 2008, 10:47:30 PM »
    You may move your copy of XP between computers, but Microsoft will allow only one iteration of the operating system to run at a time (beyond the thirty day limit).

    You might consider a Linux distribution for the second system.
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    Re: one xp two computers
    « Reply #4 on: October 26, 2008, 09:00:34 PM »
    Well, you could ask Microsoft.  ;) Install your XP on a second computer, it will tell you it can not activate the product. Next you call Microsoft and explain to them why you think you should have it on two computers. If you have a good reason they will give you permission. If not, you might hear someone knocking at the door before you hang up the phone!  :o
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    Re: one xp two computers
    « Reply #5 on: October 26, 2008, 09:31:42 PM »
    No matter what explanation you give them they are not going to say yes to 2 machines 1 OS...
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    Re: one xp two computers
    « Reply #6 on: October 26, 2008, 10:28:32 PM »
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    Well, you could ask Microsoft.  Wink Install your XP on a second computer, it will tell you it can not activate the product. Next you call Microsoft and explain to them why you think you should have it on two computers. If you have a good reason they will give you permission. If not, you might hear someone knocking at the door before you hang up the phone!  Shocked

    Well, of course not!  The license is for one computer!
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    Re: one xp two computers
    « Reply #7 on: October 27, 2008, 10:37:56 AM »
    Maybe you could put XP on a removable Flash IDE chip and mount it in the floppy slot. That way you can have two machines and one installed OS.  ::)
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    Re: one xp two computers
    « Reply #8 on: November 01, 2008, 07:03:35 AM »
    Quote from: Geek-9pm on October 27, 2008, 10:37:56 AM
    Maybe you could put XP on a removable Flash IDE chip and mount it in the floppy slot. That way you can have two machines and one installed OS.  ::)
    Removable IDE Data Storage Device? Like a Hard Drive? ::)
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    Re: one xp two computers
    « Reply #9 on: November 01, 2008, 10:11:42 AM »
    Quote from: Geek-9pm on October 27, 2008, 10:37:56 AM
    Maybe you could put XP on a removable Flash IDE chip and mount it in the floppy slot. That way you can have two machines and one installed OS.  ::)

    maybe you could read the EULA...
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    Re: one xp two computers
    « Reply #10 on: November 01, 2008, 11:35:29 AM »
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    a removable Flash IDE chip and mount it in the floppy slot


    Heck, I'm still workin' on this part!   ???  ::)
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    Re: one xp two computers
    « Reply #11 on: November 01, 2008, 11:11:45 PM »
    Quote from: Aegis on November 01, 2008, 11:35:29 AM
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    a removable Flash IDE chip and mount it in the floppy slot


    Heck, I'm still workin' on this part!   ???  ::)

    My interpretation:

    'Flash IDE Chip' - indicating something that holds data and plugs into the computer via IDE, like a hard drive.
    'mount in the floppy slot' - perhaps meaning unplugging the floppy drive and replacing it with the hard drive

    Anyways, probably wouldn't work.
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