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    OS Home XP CD Key Usage

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by azntiger1000, Mar 12, 2007.

  1. azntiger1000

    azntiger1000 Notebook Deity

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    Hey everyone. I was wondering how many times I could use the XP Home cd key? I've heard that you can use it up to 7 times (activate on 7 different comps). Because I have this XP Home CD that've installed on my desktop before and now I want to install it to a laptop. I was just wondering if its possible before I format.
     
    azntiger1000, Mar 12, 2007
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    Birdmangsr Notebook Guru

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    no. you cant. 1 home key = 1 computer
     
    Birdmangsr, Mar 12, 2007
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    If it's OEM, it's tied forever to one computer/motherboard.

    If it's Retail, you can move it to another system. But it can only be installed and activated on one system at a time.
     
    WackyT, Mar 12, 2007
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