Is it right that microsoft did not allow one copy of win XP to work legally except on one pc?
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I am waiting with u for the answer of Bill Jetz
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No it will not work... all those OEM keys are not allowed to install seperate Windows XP..., that key will only work on that computer using the Recovery disc.
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Are you using a Valid copy of Windows XP?  Where did you buy the computer?  Remember, the computer is just an invention, and it is not part of your whole life.  You also probably need to reinstall Win XP.
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Which is it?  ME or XP. \n\nLet's assume it's not ME, because that program would not know if it was active or not. \n\nI think it has to do with registration and ensuring it is a legal copy of XP.  They are tightening up on that these days, and updates won't work unless it is a registered copy.\n\nnice cut and paste dinger
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You are risking Legal action ...big time !!!  When you activate Windows your P/C logs details of your Hardware systems and issues them with a security code identity which identifies your machine on the Microsoft database.Microsoft have a database of dodgy Product Keys and are catching up fast with the pirate copies.Activation of your copied software puts you in the frame mate!!! Buy a legal copy and save yourself big trouble.Iv'e been building Systems for years using Licenced Windows Operating systems and I know of loads of System builders who have cut corners and have now got lovely big fines to pay to Mr.Gates.Use your loaf and get an OEM Licence at least !!!
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Windows XP is designed to handle and Win OS. It'll work just fine when you install the driver.
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eBay - get one version back (Office 2000 or XP)
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If u are sure of the integrity of the Direct-buy store, then you can go ahead. As long as they send you a unique Windowx XP Key, it is not illegal. There can be some issues with the OEM version so be sure that the store has a return policy. For example, some OEM versions only install and work on certain brand computers. The XP Keys that come with Dell computers, only work on computers that are DELL computers if you try to install that Windows on another non DELL computer, the Key does not work and you cannot activate the windows.\nSo if you run into a toruble like this, you should have the option of returning. Other than this there will be no difference in functionality of the operating system. There might be some extra features such as DELL icons, or HP Icons present on the dekstop, but they are extra features and not missing features.
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Should have come with your software. Unless of course you bought a pirated copy :( I believe I read something about XP and future editions of Windows will be configured to become inoperable on the host computer if the key is entered into another computer (like if you buy a new computer and load your copy of xp on it, it will become inoperable on the old computer)
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yep it because microsoft has created an update to find the people who are illeagaly using there software. The best advice I can give you is to buy a new copy of XP so you have your own #.
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No, not unless it's preloaded with a new system I buy and I can't get a discount by having it unloaded.  I have XP, it works fine, and unless I can get a license for Vista legally for no charge, I'll continue using XP or I'll put on Ubuntu instead.
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Just borrow a Windows XP Home Edition CD from one of your friends and use your product key.  It should work just fine.
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I think what you meant to say was you need to re-install XP...\n\nYour Microsoft license should be affixed to the side of your PC.  All manufacturers (large and small) are required to put it there.  Any disk valid disk should do as long as you have a valid license.\n\nNow if you really meant reboot...you don't need the operating system disk for that.  It's already installed.
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Microsoft has made that task quite hard.\n\nYou have to call in to Microsoft to get the code to activate a copy of Windows XP.  If someone has already gotten the code, you cannot.\n\nI suggest not pirating Windows.  It is just like stealing.\n\nPEACE IS COMMING SOON!
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Windows XP is a protected operating system which means it usually can't be copied.  If it could be copied, people all over the world would be giving copies to their friends and Microsoft wouldn't be making any money :-)  Having said that, there's a couple of things you can try.\n\nHave you tried doing a custom startup to see if you can "uncorrupt" your system?  At startup,  press the F8 key repeatedly and it will take you to an Advanced Options Menu.  One of the choices will be Last Known Good Configuration.  Use the up/down arrows to highlight it and press enter.  It will try to boot XP using the last hardware configuration that actually worked. If this fails you can again access the Advanced Options Menu. This time highlight Safe Mode and see if you can use a System Restore Point that will return your machine to a time in the past before the corruption occurred. (Click start > help and support > system restore > restore my computer to an earlier time > next > follow prompts.) I'd scroll throught the calendar and pick the earliest restore point you see (maybe in a previous month.)  And if this doesn't help, you can try looking through your system files and recovery disk for XP setup.exe.\n\nIf you can access safe mode, try to run a full system search for something called an i386 file. This file (if it's on your computer hard drive) will be at least 200MB, probably closer to 500MB and is an exact copy of the Windows XP operating system.  If you have it, you can use it to reinstall XP. If it's on your hard drive you'd have to copy it to a separate disk because any formatting of the hard drive erases everything, including the i386. So I'd try an advanced search.\nClick start > search > all files and folders.\nType in i386 in the all or part of file name box.\nLook In: My Computer (using drop down arrow.)\nClick on More Advanced Options.\nCheck mark Search System Folders, Hidden Files and Folders and Subfolders. Uncheck the last 2 items.\nRun the search. You might find some i386 files that are 50MB or so but the one you need will be at least a couple hundred MB.  This article gives a bit more info about the i386 file:\n\nhttp://ask-leo.com/so_just_what_is_the_i386_directory_anyway.html\n\nFinally, if you can't find the i386 on the hard drive, I'd put your recovery CD in the reader and look for the i386 on it.  If you find it, the i386 should contain a setup.exe file that should get you going again, or you might find an XP setup.exe file all by itself. But no guarantees.  Hope this helps and good luck.\n\nplrr
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If you registered with Microsoft, call their support and they may be able send you copy. Most likely it is out of support so    you may be SOL
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Last copy I bought (check the license to be sure it's still the same) gave you the right to install on one desktop and one notebook/portable.\n\nYou can't do it on multiple desktops, though.\n\n\nEdit: I checked the license agreement:\n\n"1.1 Installation and use. You may:\n(a) install and use a copy of the Software on one personal computer or other device; and\n(b) install an additional copy of the Software on a second, portable device for the exclusive use of the primary\nuser of the first copy of the Software."