Installing additional license on second pc

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Lizzie wrote:
> I just purchased an additonal XP Pro License online from Microsoft to
> install on an additional PC. How to? Use the original XP Pro disc and
> change the license? Please help.

Install Windows XP on the other PC.
Activate it.
Use it.

Keep the proof of purchase for both licenses somewhere safe.

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I called Microsoft where I was instructed to do the same as you are
mentioning. Now I am getting error 426 and the "screen of death".

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:

> Lizzie;
> You do not need to change anything since the Product Key is not on the CD.
> Simply install normally.
> When asked for the Product Key, use the new one instead.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
> http://www.dts-l.org
>
>
> "Lizzie" <Lizzie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:6340F398-5E09-4AE1-BC95-E37129DC3EF6@microsoft.com...
> >I just purchased an additonal XP Pro License online from Microsoft to
> >install
> > on an additional PC. How to? Use the original XP Pro disc and change the
> > license? Please help.
>
>
>

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No, I am not attempting an upgrade. I am attempting to "right the wrong" by
purchasing an additional license for my 10 y/o granddaughter's PC. I
initially paid one of my computer consultants employees for my business
office to revamp and upgrade her PC. Three years later I discover I had
pirated software which is now beginning to misfunction. Trying to be a good
girl! So, XP Pro is already installed and I was told to use "My Licensed
Disk" to reactivate.....Big problems....

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:

> Lizzie;
> Start all over:
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/cleanxp.htm
>
> Or are you attempting an upgrade?
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
> http://www.dts-l.org
>
>
> "Lizzie" <Lizzie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:EAA5D8D1-2AD2-478F-B49C-F1520D0F6A2A@microsoft.com...
> >I called Microsoft where I was instructed to do the same as you are
> > mentioning. Now I am getting error 426 and the "screen of death".
> >
> > "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> Lizzie;
> >> You do not need to change anything since the Product Key is not on the
> >> CD.
> >> Simply install normally.
> >> When asked for the Product Key, use the new one instead.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> >> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> >> In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
> >> http://www.dts-l.org
>
>
>

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Lizzie;
In that case perform a Repair Installation:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/repaxp.htm
Use the new Product Key.
All data should be safe.

Also see:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/invalpk.htm

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http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
http://www.dts-l.org


"Lizzie" <Lizzie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:8B0DA526-A807-4EEE-8E88-C9906C1F7D37@microsoft.com...
> No, I am not attempting an upgrade. I am attempting to "right the wrong"
> by
> purchasing an additional license for my 10 y/o granddaughter's PC. I
> initially paid one of my computer consultants employees for my business
> office to revamp and upgrade her PC. Three years later I discover I had
> pirated software which is now beginning to misfunction. Trying to be a
> good
> girl! So, XP Pro is already installed and I was told to use "My Licensed
> Disk" to reactivate.....Big problems....
>
> "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Lizzie;
>> Start all over:
>> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/cleanxp.htm
>>
>> Or are you attempting an upgrade?
>>
>> --
>> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
>> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
>> In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
>> http://www.dts-l.org

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I have done all of the support info given to me. I cannot complete some areas
because my pc keeps booting to a screen which tells me "windows is starting
up" then tells me to install my CD which only keeps telling me "windows is
starting"...39 minutes left....I saw this the entire night last
night....Please Help!!!

"Michael Stevens" wrote:

> In news:8B0DA526-A807-4EEE-8E88-C9906C1F7D37@microsoft.com,
> Lizzie <Lizzie@discussions.microsoft.com> respectfully replied ;-)
> > No, I am not attempting an upgrade. I am attempting to "right the
> > wrong" by purchasing an additional license for my 10 y/o
> > granddaughter's PC. I initially paid one of my computer consultants
> > employees for my business office to revamp and upgrade her PC. Three
> > years later I discover I had pirated software which is now beginning
> > to misfunction. Trying to be a good girl! So, XP Pro is already
> > installed and I was told to use "My Licensed Disk" to
> > reactivate.....Big problems....
> >
>
> Click on the link below, or copy and paste the link into the address box
> if using the web based newsgroup.
> I need to change my XP Product KEY #18 on the FAQ list
> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/xpfaq.html
>
> > "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> Lizzie;
> >> Start all over:
> >> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/cleanxp.htm
> >>
> >> Or are you attempting an upgrade?
> >>
> >> --
> >> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> >> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> >> In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
> >> http://www.dts-l.org
> >>
> >>
> >> "Lizzie" <Lizzie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:EAA5D8D1-2AD2-478F-B49C-F1520D0F6A2A@microsoft.com...
> >>> I called Microsoft where I was instructed to do the same as you are
> >>> mentioning. Now I am getting error 426 and the "screen of death".
> >>>
> >>> "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Lizzie;
> >>>> You do not need to change anything since the Product Key is not on
> >>>> the CD.
> >>>> Simply install normally.
> >>>> When asked for the Product Key, use the new one instead.
> >>>>
> >>>> --
> >>>> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> >>>> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> >>>> In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
> >>>> http://www.dts-l.org
>
>
>
>