I already have XP-PRO. But want to use itr on more than 1 computer. Isn't there a place I can just buy another licence rather the whole CD and everything again like the old OSES?

ivnj

Have a look at pricewatch

Actually this is what I meant. Just the PAPER with code but no cd.

The pricewatch.com link was only for a cd that allowed U to install XP without a key code. But that's illegal right?

Or does it only last for likke 30 days or so?

Also XPp-PRO is being sold HERE and one other place for only $50 cuz nobox and manual. Just CD and code. Bit not sure how reliable they are.

ivnj

If you go further down the page linked to, you will find prices for COA (certificate of authenticity) only

I see. But just out of curiosity what is the deal with the CD that allowes U to install XP without a key code? Does XP still need to be activated? Or does windows expire after 30 days or something like that?

ivnj

These are usually corporate licences or volume licences, for which you pay megabucks,

These don't need to be activated. You may have heard of people with a pirate copy of XP who can't get updates. This is because someone released the key to the corporate licence into the wild, and the corporate key was blocked by M$.

Manufacturers, such as Dell and Hewlett Packard purchase volume licences for their machines and are activated at installation

Those pirates get around the activation by using Microsoft's own documentation against them.

It's really a matter of morality whether or not you choose to purchase another EULA for your copy of Windows XP Professional. Product Activation will not require you to do so, from a technical standpoint.