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Uyek · 2006-09-01, 15:31

So I have managed to install Bootcamp and Windows XP. It is asking me to activate it or it will stop working in 30 days.
But the activation wizard does not accept the product key. Is it the case that you can only install XP on one computer (in this case my husband's Compaq)? Is there any "fix" for this?

Thank you.

chaos123x · 2006-09-01, 15:37

Buy another license.

Brad · 2006-09-01, 15:48

You cannot legally install the same copy of Windows on multiple systems. You will have to purchase a separate license, as chaos mentioned, if order to activate the copy on your Mac.

Uyek · 2006-09-01, 16:01

Got it!
Thanks for clarifying!

PKIDelirium · 2006-09-01, 16:39

I thought XP could be used on TWO systems...?

My upgrade copy of XP Home says it will activate on two systems at once.

chucker · 2006-09-01, 16:44

The license on the Compaq is likely specific to Compaq OEM machines.

MSFT · 2006-09-01, 19:58

Upgrades are a different story. Usually OEMs strike a deal with Microsoft removing the activation feature in XP, so long as it's installed on their system.

reardoma · 2006-09-01, 22:18

ok here is what microsoft probably doesn't want you to know.

when you activate over the product limit, or provide an invalid product key code, there's a second option before shelling out 150 bucks for another license. Let microsoft activate the software for you.

Steps-
[snip]

Brad · 2006-09-02, 02:08

reardoma: I've edited your post to remove your "procedure". Please note the following statement from the Posting Guidelines. We do not tolerate users explaining how to cheat the system in order by bypass licensing schemes.

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MacConvert · 2006-09-02, 15:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by PKIDelirium

I thought XP could be used on TWO systems...?

My upgrade copy of XP Home says it will activate on two systems at once.

Is this true? I'll be ordering soon (a MacBook and either an iMac or a Mac Pro), and I don't want to have to buy two copies of XP if I don't have to.

PKIDelirium · 2006-09-02, 16:19

If I recall correctly, retail versions of XP will activate on two systems.

irnchriz · 2006-09-08, 13:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by PKIDelirium

I thought XP could be used on TWO systems...?

My upgrade copy of XP Home says it will activate on two systems at once.

AFAIK the only Microsoft prodcut that can be installed on 2 systems is Office 2003. And this is only to be installed on 1 desktop and a laptop

nevir · 2006-09-08, 14:00

from the XP home EULA:

Quote:

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.

same goes for Pro, except it allows for the use of two processors on the same computer (where each core counts as a processor? not sure on that)

spikeh · 2006-09-08, 14:21

Retail XP will activate up to five systems. It's entirely legal to run it on multple systems. I called Microsoft a few months back and had them free up one license based on the hardware of the computer it was running on (ex-girlfriend, mwahah

).

PKIDelirium · 2006-09-08, 14:22

I wasn't talking about the EULA, I was talking about whether or not it would activate.

I just looked at my XP Home and it says it can activate on two systems, that's what I was referring to.

Robo · 2006-09-08, 14:29

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Originally Posted by nevir

same goes for Pro, except it allows for the use of two processors on the same computer (where each core counts as a processor? not sure on that)

That's a good question. Should I get XP Pro with my dual-core MacBook? XP Home only uses one processor, right? Will it use both cores?

chucker · 2006-09-08, 14:38

XP Home will use both cores.

Robo · 2006-09-08, 14:56

Gotcha. Thanks, chucker.

doublem9876 · 2006-09-08, 15:11

wait for vista, I say

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Uyek New Member Join Date: Aug 2006	2006-09-01, 15:31 So I have managed to install Bootcamp and Windows XP. It is asking me to activate it or it will stop working in 30 days. But the activation wizard does not accept the product key. Is it the case that you can only install XP on one computer (in this case my husband's Compaq)? Is there any "fix" for this? Thank you.
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chaos123x Member Join Date: Mar 2005	2006-09-01, 15:37 Buy another license.
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Uyek New Member Join Date: Aug 2006	2006-09-01, 16:01 Got it! Thanks for clarifying!
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PKIDelirium Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2005	2006-09-01, 16:39 I thought XP could be used on TWO systems...? My upgrade copy of XP Home says it will activate on two systems at once.
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chucker ‽ Join Date: May 2004 Location: near Bremen, Germany	2006-09-01, 16:44 The license on the Compaq is likely specific to Compaq OEM machines.
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MSFT Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: USA	2006-09-01, 19:58 Upgrades are a different story. Usually OEMs strike a deal with Microsoft removing the activation feature in XP, so long as it's installed on their system.
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reardoma New Member Join Date: Jun 2006	2006-09-01, 22:18 ok here is what microsoft probably doesn't want you to know. when you activate over the product limit, or provide an invalid product key code, there's a second option before shelling out 150 bucks for another license. Let microsoft activate the software for you. Steps- [snip]
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PKIDelirium Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2005	2006-09-02, 16:19 If I recall correctly, retail versions of XP will activate on two systems.
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spikeh BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UK	2006-09-08, 14:21 Retail XP will activate up to five systems. It's entirely legal to run it on multple systems. I called Microsoft a few months back and had them free up one license based on the hardware of the computer it was running on (ex-girlfriend, mwahah ).
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PKIDelirium Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2005	2006-09-08, 14:22 I wasn't talking about the EULA, I was talking about whether or not it would activate. I just looked at my XP Home and it says it can activate on two systems, that's what I was referring to.
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chucker ‽ Join Date: May 2004 Location: near Bremen, Germany	2006-09-08, 14:38 XP Home will use both cores.
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