Re: Disabling Windows XP activation

Peter Crosland wrote:
My Windows XP must be bona fide, since I bought it legally. I have SP2
on a CD, but I've never seen the point of installing it. I've never
bothered with Windows security updates, I've got a firewall and anti
virus running, and I format and reinstall so often that security
breaches don't bother me.

I'm just wondering if me using my activation crack instead of
activting with Microsoft is legal.


Not legal as you are making unauthorised alterations.


Also wether using the copy of Windows that I bought and own on two of
my computers is legal.


You have bought a licence to use on one machine only. Runnibg a second copy is a clear breach of copyright and the licence agreement.

Peter Crosland




Why not try it. I'm told MS are pretty relaxed about CPU changes, though you may have to phone in and explain what you did. New HD's never a problem. I've had three, no questions. I don't think they would be interested in anything else.

john2



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