|  | 
04-06-2007, 09:37 AM
|
#1 (permalink)
|
Wizard Techie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bolingbrook, IL - USA Posts: 3,604
|  Windows Licensing questions
I currently own a single copy of Windows XP, which I use on my gaming rig. I also have a multimedia rig which I would like to, at some point put Windows XP on. I understand that 1 license means you can install it on 1 computer.
Hypothetically, I was was to get the Vista (whichever flavor) UPGRADE.... Can I upgrade to Vista on my gaming rig, and be ok to then put Windows XP onto my media rig? I can only imagine that doing this would be against the EULA, but I am not sure...
Thanks all! | 
| | |
04-06-2007, 09:41 AM
|
#2 (permalink)
|
Not Worth The Explanation Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mount Prospect, IL Posts: 8,878
|  Re: Windows Licensing questions
I highly doubt it would work 100%.
What I mean by that is: Im sure it will upgrade/install fine, but sooner or later you may not be able to get updates from microsoft on one of the machines.
Now, this may not be that big of a deal if the multimedia one isn't connected to the internet.
So try it, see what happens.
| |
| | |
04-06-2007, 10:10 AM
|
#3 (permalink)
|
Wizard Techie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bolingbrook, IL - USA Posts: 3,604
| Re: Windows Licensing questions
I know it would WORK to install them on different PC's, because I have an old Win 98 license, and I install it on all my new (old, but new to me) PC's to just make sure everything works, then I wipe them, an use for parts or whatever...
I just wasn't sure about the licensing, becuase if I were to get Vista, I know it would be a separate license, with a separate key....
| |
| | |
04-06-2007, 12:15 PM
|
#4 (permalink)
|
Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: C:\Windows\System32 Posts: 25,653
| Re: Windows Licensing questions
Technically no. But yes it would work. Since the Gaming Rig would have Vista the XP license would still be valid but not in use and therefor could be used on the MultiMedia Rig.
__________________ R.I.P. Danny L. Trotter
14 Nov 1945 - 4 Sept 2009 Images created by CarnageX | Decaptured...Listen! | Visit Baezware!! | You've been Mak'd! | 儿做好 I do not accept support questions via EMail, PM, IM or my Spaces page! .:|:. This is what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object.
Thanks to all the guys on the staff for your support in my time of need. Hefe you are my personal Hero for your contribution. <<<< If I help you, or you just like what I said, rep me   | |
| | |
04-12-2007, 06:20 PM
|
#5 (permalink)
|
Monster Techie Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ, USA Posts: 1,183
| Re: Windows Licensing questions
I would think MS would be smart enough to track the old key and see that it's in use...I mean, they are charging quite a bit less for the "upgrade" version. With that, I'll place my bets on: it'll work at first, but soon caught by their "genuine" nonsense, and of course be against the EULA.
But I would try and see what happens...as arguing with MS's outsourced employees is always fun!
__________________  | |
| | |
04-14-2007, 04:13 AM
|
#6 (permalink)
|
Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,733
| Re: Windows Licensing questions
not really ive actiated my copy of xp 20+ times until i got the phone call thingy to call them but i just used winpatcher instead, also i just used the pdx crk for vista, its easier this way
| |
| | |
04-14-2007, 04:23 AM
|
#7 (permalink)
|
Hard Core Techie Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 11,642
| Re: Windows Licensing questions
just install vista. don't activate. install it again. activate this time
__________________ The Ultimate Hard Drive Utility PowerMax 4.23. (It now has the ability to clean a Boot Sector virus on the quick erase option.)
The best browser Netscape 8
Have you accidently delete something? Look here (trial. the better one) and here(free) | |
| | |
04-14-2007, 05:08 AM
|
#8 (permalink)
|
Junior Techie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 48
| Re: Windows Licensing questions
I would suggest that as you are UPGRADING to Vista, MS will disable your XP license.
| |
| | |
04-14-2007, 06:29 AM
|
#9 (permalink)
|
Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The South Posts: 19,894
| Re: Windows Licensing questions
Install 98 on the rig you want to put Vista on, and upgrade it. Put XP on the other rig.
Vista invalidates the serial of the Windows it upgrades over, making it unable to be used on another machine. Better to throw away a 98 key than a XP key. | |
| | |
| Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes |  Linear Mode |
Posting Rules
| You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
| | |
| |
