WindowsXP Pro from MS Retail site for 10$ - must work in retail

[Krutoy]

Received mine today, thanks for the deal!

 

[dew042]

Originally posted by: Winchester
1100 points, no more quizzes

below the original quizzes its says 'additional training' -- that will let you do more quizzes...

dew.

 

[RaGe420]

no more win xp on the site

 

[flxnimprtmscl]

Originally posted by: HoosierDadE

Originally posted by: PING
how many machine can you install Win XP legally, 2?

Legally? All you want.......but only one at a time. Of course you will have to call MS and explain each install (after the first) to get it activated. It used to be that the "signature" rolled off the MS servers after 6 months, so you could get one extra install without a phone call that often. Don't know if that has changed.

Short answer: You can legally install it on one PC.

Actually you can have xp pro on two machines at once legally. The home version can only be on one rig. This is straight from MS if you're doubting. I checked with the csr just to make sure last time I did a fresh instal.

 

[msi1337]

bttt

 

[Devistater]

Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl
Actually you can have xp pro on two machines at once legally. The home version can only be on one rig. This is straight from MS if you're doubting. I checked with the csr just to make sure last time I did a fresh instal.

CSR was just dumb. Again, I think everyone is confusing OFFICE with WINDOWS, even the CSR. Also I dont think you'd have to call for activation on the second immediate install if that were the case.

Quote from the license. The EULA (end use license agreement) is in the \windows\system32 folder, eula.txt

You may install, use, access, display and run one copy of the Product on a single computer, such as a workstation, terminal or other device ("Workstation Computer"). The Product may not be used by more than two (2) processors at any one time on any single Workstation Computer.

A search for license will turn up license.chm help file, and there's a question in it that says:
Can I make a second copy of my Microsoft Windows operating system software for my portable computer?
Answer:

The answer is generally, "no." Copyright law and the terms of your End-User License Agreement (EULA) govern your rights to copy and run Microsoft software. In the case of Microsoft Windows operating system software, the EULA does not permit you to run more than one copy.

Edited to be less harsh

 

[imported_Mike]

got my xp today along with freelancer and flight sim!!

 

[flxnimprtmscl]

Originally posted by: Devistater

Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl
Actually you can have xp pro on two machines at once legally. The home version can only be on one rig. This is straight from MS if you're doubting. I checked with the csr just to make sure last time I did a fresh instal.

Bull crap! Quote me in the license where it says that. CSR's word doesn't hold any water if its not in the license. Again, I think everyone is confusing OFFICE with WINDOWS, even the CSR. And if it did allow you to install on two, why would it make you call in for the activation?

In fact, I'll quote you from the license where it says you CANT. The EULA (end use license agreement) is in the \windows\system32 folder, eula.txt

You may install, use, access, display and run one copy of the Product on a single computer, such as a workstation, terminal or other device ("Workstation Computer"). The Product may not be used by more than two (2) processors at any one time on any single Workstation Computer.

And just to prove it even more, if you search for license you will turn up license.chm help file, and there's a question in it that says:
Can I make a second copy of my Microsoft Windows operating system software for my portable computer?
Answer:

The answer is generally, "no." Copyright law and the terms of your End-User License Agreement (EULA) govern your rights to copy and run Microsoft software. In the case of Microsoft Windows operating system software, the EULA does not permit you to run more than one copy.

So, where's that quote that says you can run it on 2 computers?

Well, I searched their site and found nothing backing me up. There, you can feel free to calm down now... Anyway, I'd heard before that you could run it on two rigs. Either I or someone else must have confused two processors with two seperate computers. As far as the csr I just figured they couldn't fvck up such a simple damn question. It would seem that's expecting to much of them though. Anyway, you were right, I was wrong. Merry Christmas.

 

[Devistater]

Originally posted by: flxnimprtmsclWell, I searched their site and found nothing backing me up. There, you can feel free to calm down now... Anyway, I'd heard before that you could run it on two rigs. Either I or someone else must have confused two processors with two seperate computers. As far as the csr I just figured they couldn't fvck up such a simple damn question. It would seem that's expecting to much of them though. Anyway, you were right, I was wrong. Merry Christmas.

I'm pretty sure it was because the stupid CSR didn't have a clue what the differance was between office and windows Sorry for jumping on you I edited my post.
BTW, even though I sometimes sound like it, I dont know everything and I'm wrong sometimes

 

[Evadman]

Nifty, my company is elegable

 

[nutxo]

Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl

Originally posted by: Devistater

Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl
Actually you can have xp pro on two machines at once legally. The home version can only be on one rig. This is straight from MS if you're doubting. I checked with the csr just to make sure last time I did a fresh instal.

Bull crap! Quote me in the license where it says that. CSR's word doesn't hold any water if its not in the license. Again, I think everyone is confusing OFFICE with WINDOWS, even the CSR. And if it did allow you to install on two, why would it make you call in for the activation?

In fact, I'll quote you from the license where it says you CANT. The EULA (end use license agreement) is in the \windows\system32 folder, eula.txt

You may install, use, access, display and run one copy of the Product on a single computer, such as a workstation, terminal or other device ("Workstation Computer"). The Product may not be used by more than two (2) processors at any one time on any single Workstation Computer.

And just to prove it even more, if you search for license you will turn up license.chm help file, and there's a question in it that says:
Can I make a second copy of my Microsoft Windows operating system software for my portable computer?
Answer:

The answer is generally, "no." Copyright law and the terms of your End-User License Agreement (EULA) govern your rights to copy and run Microsoft software. In the case of Microsoft Windows operating system software, the EULA does not permit you to run more than one copy.

So, where's that quote that says you can run it on 2 computers?

Well, I searched their site and found nothing backing me up. There, you can feel free to calm down now... Anyway, I'd heard before that you could run it on two rigs. Either I or someone else must have confused two processors with two seperate computers. As far as the csr I just figured they couldn't fvck up such a simple damn question. It would seem that's expecting to much of them though. Anyway, you were right, I was wrong. Merry Christmas.

I dunno, I think it was as the first guy said and was changed,.i remember something about being able to only run on one machine at a time,.like a desktop and a portable

 

[Devistater]

Originally posted by: nutxoI dunno, I think it was as the first guy said and was changed,.i remember something about being able to only run on one machine at a time,.like a desktop and a portable

Thats correct. For OFFICE. Not windows XP Check the EULA, I posted above where you can find it.

 

[edro]

Originally posted by: AAjax

Originally posted by: dew042

Originally posted by: edro13
I am doing the quizes and I just said that I work at the local Best Buy. You can get the store numbers from a Store Locator on their site. I doubt they will verify that you actually work there.

right - abuse of the system will make sure that no one will ever get to use the system again. i really detest folks who feel entitled to ruin it for everyone else.
piss off...
dew.

No doubt, if your intitled great if your not dont prove yourself to be a liar and a fraud. Who would ever want to trade with you after admiting what a flagrent liar and cheat you are.

Haha. Ok. How will me Paying for some "free" software "ruin" it for everyone else? Microsoft sets this program up to increase their sales by giving sellers better knowledge in their products. If I do all the training and gain a better knowledge of the products, then tell my friends and family about these benefits, am I not helping to sell Microsoft products the same way a retail seller would?

...my conscience is safe.

 

[ww4397]

It "price" is now up to 2,500 points (from 1,500).

 

[michal1980]

actaully to does wondering about running win xp on 2 different p.c., according to copyright law, and even there argument, 'can only run on one processor at anyone time' do allow for it to be installed on 2 pc's at the same time.

HOWEVER, both pc's can never be turned on and have windows runing at the SAME time. i.e. the laptop argument,


copyright law, does not force things to remain in one place, in theory you could unistall, and reinstall xp on another pc any number of times u wanted, it just be a pain in the ass.

so undercopyright law, pc software is like a book, only one person can read it at a time, there for only one pc can run it at a time. so as long as the 2 pc's are never on at the same time u should be able to legal have it on more then one computer

 

[dalilama]

got it yesterday. express

 

[KK]

Are any of y'all still able to get windows XP or Office XP? All I show are games, and Xbox games as prizes.

KK

 

[edro]

I don't see WinXP or Office XP either.... just PC games and Xbox games....

These quizes suck.

 

[edro]

Has anyone who got XP yet? Is it retail package?

 

[LDegrelle]

retail package - absolutely identical to store - and if rallisport or one of the other "Platinum" hits - its still the older green box

 

[Xab]

They have been all gone a for a few days now, hopefully MS will restock them

 

[dew042]

Originally posted by: edro13

Originally posted by: AAjax

Originally posted by: dew042

Originally posted by: edro13
I am doing the quizes and I just said that I work at the local Best Buy. You can get the store numbers from a Store Locator on their site. I doubt they will verify that you actually work there.

right - abuse of the system will make sure that no one will ever get to use the system again. i really detest folks who feel entitled to ruin it for everyone else.
piss off...
dew.

No doubt, if your intitled great if your not dont prove yourself to be a liar and a fraud. Who would ever want to trade with you after admiting what a flagrent liar and cheat you are.

Haha. Ok. How will me Paying for some "free" software "ruin" it for everyone else? Microsoft sets this program up to increase their sales by giving sellers better knowledge in their products. If I do all the training and gain a better knowledge of the products, then tell my friends and family about these benefits, am I not helping to sell Microsoft products the same way a retail seller would?

...my conscience is safe.

because when they do find out that scumbuckets like you are lying to take advantage them they will further restrict the program or not offer it all.

here's news for you - there is no reasonable rationalization for your actions... you are merely a liar. i can't respect a liar and i despise a boastful liar even more....

i am saddened that your conscience is clear because your actions are deplorable. furthermore - i am confused how someone with a moral attitude that he can lie and screw over a software company would somehow be a likely canidate for suggesting that his friends and family go and 'buy' their software. that's laughable


dew.

 

[Devistater]

Originally posted by: michal1980
actaully to does wondering about running win xp on 2 different p.c., according to copyright law, and even there argument, 'can only run on one processor at anyone time' do allow for it to be installed on 2 pc's at the same time.

HOWEVER, both pc's can never be turned on and have windows runing at the SAME time. i.e. the laptop argument,


copyright law, does not force things to remain in one place, in theory you could unistall, and reinstall xp on another pc any number of times u wanted, it just be a pain in the ass.

so undercopyright law, pc software is like a book, only one person can read it at a time, there for only one pc can run it at a time. so as long as the 2 pc's are never on at the same time u should be able to legal have it on more then one computer

Not really sure what you mean. But according to windows license and the terms that you accept when you install, windows XP can ONLY be installed and run on 1 computer. You are either confusing OFFICE with WINDOWS or perhaps you are thinking of the backup copy thing. But a backup copy cd still doesn't allow you to install it on more than one.

Of course if you want to get into a discussion on whether or not the wrapper that makes you accept the license when you install is legal or not, that's another issue, but according to microsoft license and the windows help, 1 copy on 1 computer is all you can do. Read my post above for file names and links and quotes.

 

[wviperw]

Sweet deal. I got XP Pro and AOE2 for $17 and it came in a week. I ordered it right before I went on vacation, and it arrived right when I got home. Can't complain about that. Props to Wadam1230!

 

[msi1337]

BUMP!!!

CAUSE WINDOWS XP PRO IS NOW BACK IN STOCK!!! GO GET IT ANANDTECH!!!