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Using the same install disk on multiple computers.

Anonymous
2010-10-11T22:25:45+00:00

Hi there.

I know this question has been asked multiple times, but this question is more direct for me then the others i've found.

I've run into debate on a unkown forum regarding multi use of XP install disk.

I just got a new job at refurbishing old computers, that is mostly just dustfilled and in rare cases have bad ram/hdd/gpu/psu or any other malfunctions.

Is it against MS EULA to use one install CD on multiple computers, and ofcourse only on computers that have the official Windows key sticked on them? (in this case Win XP Home and Pro, we dont get any pc's that can handle higher OS then XP, and all below XP get recycled accordingly to latest Recycle laws)

Is there a key out there that I can use on computers that has no Windows key on them, that allow me to install Windows and will give the person 30-60 day's to activate it after it's been sold? (is there any way that the key would be activated after it's been sold (the new owner boots up the PC), in case I could not sell it with in 30-60 day time)

I have Home and PRO original CD's but they have SP2 on them. Is there any place I can download latest version of PRO and Home? or do I have to Intergrate SP3 and all the extra patches my self? Is there any MS official site that can help me in creating the up to date install CD (with SP3 and all the newest updates)?

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  1. Anonymous
    2010-10-16T02:56:37+00:00

    You cannot sell a computer that has an unlicensed copy of Windows installed.  It is either properly licensed to begin with (with a perpetual and genuine Windows license) or it is not licensed at all.  There a no temporary or trial Windows licenses for installation on computers you wish to refurbish and resell.

    Carey Frisch

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  2. Anonymous
    2010-10-14T21:23:21+00:00

    Sorry, but the only authorized experts that can address your licenseing questions would be a Microsoft licensing expert I referred to earlier.  Anyone trying to answer your question in this peer-to-peer forum would not neccessarily be a licensing  expert and would just speculate with likely unreliable information.

    Carey Frisch

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  3. Anonymous
    2010-10-14T17:28:40+00:00

    Any responses?

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  4. Anonymous
    2010-10-12T16:59:46+00:00

    Hi and thank you for your response.

    Altough those were nice links to read, could you please reply to my questions instead of posting only links.

    And instead of joining the MAR program, cant I just use normal Win CD's to install the OS's, or is that forbiden? I would rather use my old methods rather learning a new one.

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