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References for
Windows XP
How to troubleshoot "Stop 0x0000007B" errors in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324103
Windows 2000 and 2003
How to perform a parallel installation of Windows 2000 or Windows Server
2003
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;266465
Windows NT4
How and Why to Perform a Parallel Installation of Windows NT 4.0
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;259003
Don Taylor wrote:
> "David Candy" <.> writes:
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>>Search on parallel instalation (I would but I can't spell it - spell =
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> Thank you, I'll keep hunting and try to find this. I do remember that
> this was distributed about the time that XP was being released and I
> am almost positive that it specifically described this for XP.
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> Thanks again
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>>checking came to the rescue.). Also re downgrade rights with XP Pro. =
>>Plus there was a thread that Mike Brannigan and myself were in re =
>>downgrade rights and use of CD (thus breaching the explicit EULA) which =
>>is somewhat related in concept but it has disappeared from google. All I =
>>can find is posts by me refering to it - but I forget my records, hang =
>>on while I search. At the end of KB but still can't find it in google. =
>>It doesn't have MB reply of course in my sent posts.
>> How and Why to Perform a Parallel Installation of Windows NT 4.0=20
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>>The information in this article applies to:
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>> a.. Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0=20
>> b.. Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0=20
>> c.. Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition version 4.0
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>>SUMMARY
>>This article describes steps and recommendations for performing a =
>>parallel installation of Windows NT 4.0. A parallel installation of the =
>>operating system is an installation to the same drive and volume as an =
>>existing installation of Windows NT, with the difference being the name =
>>of the operating system folder.=20
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>>You can perform a parallel installation when you are using an =
>>installation of Windows NT 4.0 for testing or debugging, or when the =
>>operating system cannot be started. In the case of troubleshooting an =
>>installation that cannot be started, if the file system is FAT, it is =
>>possible to boot from an MS-DOS boot disk and gain access to the files. =
>>However, if the file system is NTFS, you cannot gain access to the file =
>>system using a boot disk.=20
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>>You should perform the procedure listed in this article as a last =
>>resort. You should examine and address any problems you encounter during =
>>this process. Changes made to the file system during a parallel =
>>installation of Windows NT 4.0 could result in permanent loss of data.=20
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>>MORE INFORMATION
>>The procedure described in this article applies equally to Windows NT =
>>Workstation and Windows NT Server, except where noted.=20
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>>NOTE: During the installation process, if at any time a message is =
>>displayed stating that files being copied are older than what is on the =
>>system, choose the option to not overwrite the files.=20
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>>The minimum disk requirement for installing Windows NT Server is 125 MB. =
>>If the system is very low on disk space (for example, less than 100 MB), =
>>the installation is unsuccessful. However, you can proceed with Setup =
>>and it calculates how much disk space is needed for the installation, =
>>based on your selections. If there is not enough space for a parallel =
>>installation, you can add another drive to the computer temporarily, and =
>>then perform the parallel installation on the temporary drive.=20
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>>Performing a Parallel Installation
>>To perform a parallel installation of Windows NT, use the following =
>>steps:=20
>> 1.. Start the computer either from the Windows NT 4.0 disks or the =
>>Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM.=20
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>> NOTE: If you need to install an additional SCSI driver, refer to the =
>>following Microsoft Knowledge Base article for the steps on installing =
>>an additional driver during Setup:=20
>> Q158568 Installing Retired or Third-Party SCSI Drivers During Setup=20
>> Otherwise, Windows NT Setup loads drivers and continues until the =
>>following message is displayed:
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>> Welcome to Setup.
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>> The Setup program for the Microsoft(R) Windows NT(TM) operating =
>>system version 4.0 prepares Windows NT to run on your computer.
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>> a.. To learn more about Windows NT Setup before continuing, press =
>>F1.
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>> b.. To set up Windows NT now, press ENTER.
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>> c.. To repair a damaged Windows NT version 4.0 installation, press =
>>R.
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>> d.. To quit Setup without installing Windows NT, press F3.
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>> 2.. Press ENTER to start the parallel installation process. The next =
>>dialog box lists the detected mass storage devices. If the list is =
>>correct, press ENTER to continue.
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>> 3.. After the End User License Agreement dialog box is displayed, the =
>>hardware that is detected is displayed. If the list is correct, press =
>>ENTER to continue.=20
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>> NOTE: In most cases, you do not need to specify additional drives for =
>>pointing devices or other input devices for this process. Only minimal =
>>device support is needed for a parallel installation of Windows NT 4.0.
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>> 4.. If the operating system you are installing is less than or equal =
>>to the operating system that is currently installed, an upgrade dialog =
>>box is displayed. For example, if Windows NT Server is installed and =
>>this parallel installation is Windows NT Workstation, an upgrade dialog =
>>box is not displayed and Setup continues to the hardware configuration =
>>dialog box. The upgrade dialog box looks like the following example:
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>> Setup has found Windows NT on your hard disk in the directory shown =
>>below.
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>> C:\WINNT "Windows NT Server Version 4.00"
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>> Setup recommends upgrading this Windows NT installation to Microsoft =
>>Windows NT version 4.0. Upgrading will preserve user account and =
>>security information, user preferences, and other configuration =
>>information.
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>> a.. To upgrade Windows NT in the directory shown above, press =
>>ENTER.
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>> b.. To cancel upgrade and install a fresh copy of Windows NT, =
>>press N.
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>> 5.. At this point, press N for a new installation of Windows NT, which =
>>is the parallel installation (note that the installation and drive =
>>letter may be different than what is shown in the previous example).
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>> 6.. The next dialog box lists the hardware that is detected. If the =
>>list is correct, press ENTER to continue. In most situations, you do not =
>>need to specify additional drives for pointing devices or other input =
>>devices for this process. You only need minimal device support for a =
>>parallel installation of Windows NT 4.0.
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>> 7.. After the hardware configuration dialog box is displayed, the =
>>partition and drive dialog box is displayed. Select a drive or partition =
>>that has at least 100 MB free, and is either the FAT16 or NTFS file =
>>system.=20
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>> NOTE: If the partitions shown here are listed as "damaged or =
>>unformatted" and the drive is an IDE drive that is larger than 7.8 GB, =
>>stop the installation and refer to the following Microsoft Knowledge =
>>Base article:
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>> Q197667 Installing Windows NT on a Large IDE Hard Disk=20
>> 8.. When you perform a parallel installation of Windows NT, you do not =
>>need to make any changes to the file system. You should not delete or =
>>reformat a partition at this point. If the disks and partitions are =
>>still listed as unknown or if there are any other error messages, stop =
>>the installation and troubleshoot the problem. Any changes made at this =
>>point in the Windows NT installation could lead to a loss of data.
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>> 9.. If there are drives listed that are FAT or NTFS, select one of the =
>>drives that has at least 100 MB of free disk space, and then press =
>>ENTER.
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>> 10.. The next dialog box displays the partition you selected and gives =
>>you several choices on how to proceed with the installation:
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>> Select the type of file system you want on this partition from the =
>>list below. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to move the highlight to the =
>>selection you want. Then press ENTER.
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>> If you want to select a different partition for Windows NT, press =
>>ESC.
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>> Format the partition using the FAT file system
>> Format the partition using the NTFS file system
>> Convert the partition to NTFS
>> Leave the current file system intact (no changes)
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>> 11.. For a parallel installation, choose the Leave the current file =
>>system intact (no changes) option, and then press ENTER.
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>> 12.. The next dialog box is where the installation location is =
>>specified. Change the default folder (Winnt) to a new name (for example, =
>>Winnt40) to ensure that this is a unique installation. To make the =
>>change, simply type the additional characters at the end of the Winnt, =
>>and then press ENTER.
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>> 13.. Setup then checks the disk for damage. If there is no disk =
>>damage, press ENTER. If there is disk damage, you should not perform a =
>>parallel installation.
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>> 14.. After the disk check is performed, Setup starts copying files. At =
>>the end of the file copying process, Setup indicates that this portion =
>>of Setup is successfully completed. Remove any CDs and disks from the =
>>computer, and then press ENTER to restart the computer.
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>> 15.. After the computer restarts, Setup starts and the Welcome dialog =
>>box is displayed (this dialog box lists the remaining three phases of =
>>Setup, which are Gathering Information, Networking, and Finishing =
>>Setup). If you are installing Windows NT Workstation, the Setup Options =
>>dialog box is also displayed. This dialog box lists the following four =
>>installation options:
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>> a.. Typical
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>> b.. Portable
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>> c.. Compact
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>> d.. Custom
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>> 16.. The Name and Organization dialog box is displayed next. This =
>>information does not have to exactly match the original installation; =
>>the information you type here is for your reference only.
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>> 17.. The Registration dialog box is displayed next. After you type =
>>your CD Key, click Next to continue.
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>> 18.. This step is for Windows NT Server only: The Licensing Modes =
>>dialog box is displayed, which allows you to choose the number of =
>>licenses and the mode of licensing. Type the appropriate information, =
>>and then click Next to continue.
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>> 19.. The Computer Name dialog box is then displayed. Typically, the =
>>parallel installation of Windows NT should not be the same name as the =
>>original installation of Windows NT. Because this installation of =
>>Windows NT is independent of the original installation, choose a name =
>>that is not in use on the network, and then click Next to continue.
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>> 20.. This step is for Windows NT Server only: If you are installing =
>>Windows NT Server, the next dialog box allows you to pick a server type. =
>>The best choice for a temporary, parallel installation is a the =
>>Stand-Alone Server option. If you choose the Primary Domain Controller =
>>option, a new domain is created. If you choose the Backup Domain =
>>Controller option, a primary domain controller (PDC) must be contacted =
>>to verify security and join this computer to the domain.
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>> 21.. The next dialog box prompts you to assign a password to the =
>>Administrator account of the parallel installation. Microsoft recommends =
>>that you assign a complex password.
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>> 22.. The next dialog box lets you create an Emergency Repair Disk =
>>(ERD). In most cases, there is no need for an ERD during a parallel =
>>installation. Choose the Emergency Repair Disk option, and then click =
>>Next to continue.
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>> 23.. This step is for Windows NT Workstation only: If you are =
>>installing Windows NT Workstation, the next dialog box gives you the =
>>following options:
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>> a.. Install the most common components (recommended)
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>> b.. Show me the list of components so I can choose
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>> 24.. The next dialog box allows you to select optional components that =
>>you want installed on the parallel installation. None of the optional =
>>components is necessary and can be deselected. One thing to note is that =
>>if you add an item to the operating system from the original Windows NT =
>>media after applying a service pack, the service pack that was =
>>previously applied should be reapplied. This rule should be applied even =
>>if you are installing printer drivers or accessories from Control Panel =
>>(click Add/Remove Components, and then click Windows NT Setup). After =
>>the components are configured, click Next to continue.
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>> 25.. The Windows NT Networking dialog box is then displayed. After you =
>>click Next, Setup initializes networking and prompts you to choose =
>>whether or not you want this computer to participate on a network. If =
>>there are network resources that may be required after the parallel =
>>installation (for example, a service pack), choose the This computer =
>>will participate on a network option. Otherwise, choose the Do not =
>>connect this computer to a network at this time option, and then click =
>>Next to continue.
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>> 26.. This step is for Windows NT Server only: The next dialog box =
>>gives you the option to install Microsoft Internet Information Server. =
>>In most cases, this component is not needed during a parallel =
>>installation and can be deselected.
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>> 27.. If the computer is configured to participate on the network, the =
>>next dialog box is for configuring network adapters. If Setup recognizes =
>>the network adapter, you can click Start Search to add the adapter to =
>>the list of installed adapters. Otherwise, you can select or specify an =
>>adapter by clicking Select from list. After the network adapters are =
>>installed, click Next to continue.
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>> 28.. The next dialog box is for the configuration of networking =
>>protocols. Select the protocols in use on your network and then click =
>>Next to continue. The Network Services dialog box is displayed next, and =
>>the services that are listed and selected by default are typically =
>>sufficient for a parallel installation.
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>> 29.. Clicking Next twice starts the networking. You are prompted for =
>>additional information if needed, and to list the binding orders of the =
>>networking components. In addition, you can choose the grouping =
>>configuration (either Workgroup or Domain). A parallel installation does =
>>not need to participate in a domain. After you choose the grouping =
>>information, click Next to continue, and then click Finish.
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>> 30.. The next dialog box lets you select a time zone. Select the =
>>appropriate time zone, and then click Next to continue.
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>> 31.. The next dialog box allows you to configure the display. For a =
>>parallel installation, the default or detected adapter and resolution =
>>should be sufficient. If necessary, test the resolution, and then click =
>>OK.
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>> 32.. At this point, some additional files are copied and the =
>>configuration is saved. Remove the CD-ROM. You can now restart the =
>>computer and boot into the parallel installation.
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>>Additional query words:=20
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>>Keywords : kbenv kbsetup=20
>>Issue type : kbinfo=20
>>Technology : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search =
>>kbWinNT400xsearch kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTSEntSearch kbWinNTSEnt400 =
>>kbWinNTS400xsearch kbWinNTS400=20
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>> Last Reviewed: October 27, 2000
>> =A9 2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Terms of Use.
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>>It's clear the intent is for companies to buy computers and install the =
>>same OS as the rest of the company.
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>>But what about the home user (of XP Pro). How would they go about it - =
>>with no CD and no key. How can a individual actually use this right =
>>(officially).
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>>[I'll forgo harrassing you about the absense of ME]
>>-=20
>>---------------------------------------------------------------
>>David Candy
>>http://www.mvps.org/serenitymacros
>>http://www.winsite.com/bin/Info?500000002364 or =
>>http://www.simtel.com/pub/pd/18669.html
>>--
>>http://www.newstatesman.co.uk and
http://www.newint.org
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>>"Mike Brannigan [MS]" <mikebran@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message =
>>news:eCFCLoWPCHA.2680@tkmsftngp13...
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>>>Antonio,
>>>=20
>>>The quote in my other post comes from a document called:-
>>>=20
>>>Downgrade Rights Chart
>>>at
>>>http://www.microsoft.com/LICENSING/resources/volbrief.asp
>>>or directly from
>>>http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/downloads/downgrade_chart.doc
>>>=20
>>>=20
>>>We all learn something every day !!
>>>=20
>>>--
>>>Regards,
>>>=20
>>>Mike
>>>--
>>>Mike Brannigan [MS]
>>>=20
>>>This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
>>>rights
>>>=20
>>>Please note I cannot respond to e-mailed questions.
>>>Please use these newsgroups
>>>=20
>>>"Antonio Amengual" <amengualserra@ono.com> wrote in message
>>>news:OQ4HDhWPCHA.2404@tkmsftngp11...
>>>well i see right answer in your new post
>>>i hav'nt see that in the agreement, people from client & partner =
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>>support
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>>>at MS Spain told me about the "downgradable" capabilities of XP
>>>apologise if i put my foot in it
>>>=20
>>>=20
>>>--
>>>=20
>>>Associate Expert Zone
>>>Expert Zone -
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>>=20
>>>=20
>>>=20
>>>XP Pro-2600-limpia+SP1
>>>=20
>>>por favor
>>>respuestas al grupo; asi nos beneficiamos todos
>>>no se responde personalmente
>>>=20
>>>saludos
>>>=20
>>>Antonio
>>>ms mvp dts
>>>=20
>>>"Mike Brannigan [MS]" <mikebran@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>news:#iHbcJWPCHA.2484@tkmsftngp13...
>>>
>>>>According to which part of the license agreement ??
>>>>
>>>>--
>>>>Regards,
>>>>
>>>>Mike
>>>>--
>>>>Mike Brannigan [MS]
>>>>
>>>>This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
>>>>rights
>>>>
>>>>Please note I cannot respond to e-mailed questions.
>>>>Please use these newsgroups
>>>>
>>>>"Antonio Amengual" <amengualserra@ono.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:OviJs$VPCHA.2520@tkmsftngp13...
>>>>Sorry, XP licence legitimates a PC with w2000 pro or NT Wkst =
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>>installed
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>>>>
>>>>--
>>>>
>>>>Associate Expert Zone
>>>>Expert Zone -
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>XP Pro-2600-limpia+SP1
>>>>
>>>>por favor
>>>>respuestas al grupo; asi nos beneficiamos todos
>>>>no se responde personalmente
>>>>
>>>>saludos
>>>>
>>>>Antonio
>>>>ms mvp dts
>>>>
>>>>"Mike Brannigan [MS]" <mikebran@online.microsoft.com> wrote in =
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>>message
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>>>>news:Oevv6sVPCHA.2280@tkmsftngp13...
>>>>
>>>>>"scott" <screagan@forwardair.com> wrote in message
>>>>>news:12fa01c23d5a$41c69700$35ef2ecf@TKMSFTNGXA11...
>>>>>
>>>>>>If a machine comes with winxp is it legal to put win2k on
>>>>>>it instead of winxp..
>>>>>
>>>>>Yes - as long as you have bought and paid for a Windows 2000
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>>>license.
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>>>>>Windows XP does not have any downgrade options unless you are a =
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>>very
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>>>>>large corporate customer and get a specific contract with the OEM.
>>>>>You may not just use a friends Windows 2000 CD to install. Your
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>>>>license
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>>>>>is for Windows XP only.
>>>>>
>>>>>You should also be aware that if this was an OEM supplied PC then =
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>>to
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>>>>>replace the OS renders you out of support with the OEM.
>>>>>
>>>>>--
>>>>>Regards,
>>>>>
>>>>>Mike
>>>>>--
>>>>>Mike Brannigan [MS]
>>>>>
>>>>>This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers =
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>>no
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>>>>>rights
>>>>>
>>>>>Please note I cannot respond to e-mailed questions.
>>>>>Please use these newsgroups
>>>>>
>>>>>"scott" <screagan@forwardair.com> wrote in message
>>>>>news:12fa01c23d5a$41c69700$35ef2ecf@TKMSFTNGXA11...
>>>>>
>>>>>>If a machine comes with winxp is it legal to put win2k on
>>>>>>it instead of winxp..
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>=20
>>>=20
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>>"Don Taylor" <dont@agora.rdrop.com> wrote in message =
>>news:Ko2dnd7864lZvHjfRVn-rw@scnresearch.com...
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>>>"David Candy" <.> writes:
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>>>>AFAIK it is against the EULA and it is reccommended by MS. Try pinning =
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>>=3D
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>>> ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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>>>>them down on it.
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>>>=20
>>>AFAYK can you provide a pointer to the documents that I've once seen
>>>where this was described by MS? Material written by them would be so
>>>much more helpful than opinions by everybody else.
>>>=20
>>>Thank you
>>>=20
>>>
>>>>"Don Taylor" <dont@agora.rdrop.com> wrote in message =3D
>>>>news:69adneI2evt1BnnfRVn-jg@scnresearch.com...
>>>>
>>>>>"Timothy Daniels" <TDaniels@NoSpamDot.com> writes:
>>>>>
>>>>>>"Don Taylor" wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> <usasma@discussions.microsoft.com> writes:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>Installing a second copy would require another license and I don't
>>>>>>>>know if there would be any problems with the activation of it.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>=3D20
>>>>>>>Nope, wrong. Install your XP CD in one partition, activate as =3D
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>>>>usual.
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>>>>>>>Stick the same CD right back in, install XP in the other =
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>>partition,
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>>>>>>>activate as usual, activation goes right through without any =3D
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>>>>complaint.
>>>>
>>>>>>>=3D20
>>>>>>>(This is because ALL the critical items that are checked to =
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>>confirm
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>>>>>>>that they are the same and this is legal and that you haven't =
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>>tried
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>>>>>>>to install one copy on multiple different machines are EXACTLY THE =
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>>=3D
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>>>>SAME,
>>>>
>>>>>>>because it is on the SAME machine)
>>>>>
>>>>>=3D20
>>>>>
>>>>>> I am of the opinion that two installations of WinXP in the
>>>>>> same machine under one license is legal, but I don't think
>>>>>> it has ever been tested in court. As far as Microsoft is
>>>>>> concerned, though, it is a violation of their EULA and therefore
>>>>>> by their own self-serving definition "illegal".
>>>>>
>>>>>=3D20
>>>>>People have screamed their opposing positions on this question
>>>>>at each other over and over and over and over, in this group
>>>>>and in others, for a long time. Google can confirm this if you
>>>>>can think of appropriate keywords to use to search and find the
>>>>>arguments. It is my opinion that you aren't going to make
>>>>>anybody happy with this subject.