View Full Version : How many computers can you install XP on?
Kommodore-X
October 27th, 2001, 11:06 PM
I heard it was 1, but I'm not sure, does anyone know?
ironside
October 28th, 2001, 01:12 AM
bill gates said in his big interview 1 only
lufbra
October 28th, 2001, 02:01 AM
Hmmmmmmm......How did Bill Gates know?
Does Bill Gates know about XP?
Does Bill Gates even have a computer?
If so, who does he ever complain to???
:D :D :D
Dave.
Theoran
October 28th, 2001, 02:23 AM
Kommodore-X,
It's only one, the same as all the previous Microsoft operating systems. XP has done something different though, after you install you have to activate it by emailing microsoft or calling them. If these aren't done then XP wont run. :(
Kommodore-X
October 28th, 2001, 02:52 AM
Originally posted by Theoran:
<STRONG>Kommodore-X,
It's only one, the same as all the previous Microsoft operating systems. XP has done something different though, after you install you have to activate it by emailing microsoft or calling them. If these aren't done then XP wont run. :(</STRONG>
I installed it on my main computer today and I didnt have to call them or E-Mail them or anything, did it just do it secretly??
:eek:
[ 27 October 2001: Message edited by: Kommodore-X ]
Theoran
October 28th, 2001, 04:05 AM
ssshhhhh
Don't tell a soul.
What version did you get?
Kommodore-X
October 28th, 2001, 04:32 AM
home
Sarrkazztic
October 29th, 2001, 04:33 AM
I think you have 30 days to activate at the end of that time the OS will shut down on you
FrostyPhrog
October 29th, 2001, 07:20 PM
Hi
Legally only one, but there is a work around that you can do to install it on more than one. The way to do it was published in a well respected computer magazine. I will not say what it is here to protect this site.
But believe me it works.
FrostyPhrog
Kommodore-X
October 29th, 2001, 10:10 PM
Um... was it PC World?
FrostyPhrog
October 29th, 2001, 10:16 PM
Hi
Sure, Nov 2001 issue. Page 102 bottom of page. :D
FrostyPhrog
Kommodore-X
October 29th, 2001, 11:54 PM
Yeah I read that, but 4 months is a long time.