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In order to install a second copy of Windows XP on the same
computer, you need two things:
1. An empty drive or partition.
2. A second Windows XP license.
Please read your End-User License Agreement by going
to Start > Run and type: WINVER , and hit enter. Then
click on "End-User License Agreement".
From the Windows XP EULA:
1.1 Installation and use. You may install, use, access,
display and run one copy of the Software on a single
computer, such as a workstation, terminal or other
device ("Workstation Computer"). The Software may not
be used by more than two (2) processors at any one
time on any single Workstation Computer.
A good third-party partitioning program is Partition Magic 8.
http://www.symantec.com/partitionmagic/
If you already have a retail copy of Windows XP, you can obtain
additional licenses for another computer or laptop by visiting the
following Microsoft Web site:
http://shop.microsoft.com/special/wal/walinfo.asp
Cheaper OEM Alternatives:
Microsoft Windows XP HOME Edition With Service Pack 2 - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16837102151
Microsoft Windows XP Pro with SP2 Upgrade Software
http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=37-116-192&DEPA=8
Clean Install Windows XP
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups
Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx
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"Jacky Luk" wrote:
| It says xp pro is older than sp2 so installation is not allowed. How do I
| install it as i would install SP2 on the second copy... Just make 2 OSes,
| one for work and one for fun. Thanks
| Jack
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