Window XP

[Matthew Gillen]

James Kramer wrote:
> I installed a Windows XP virtual machine to use with VMWare on Ubuntu.
>  After installing my own purchased copy I was asked to register it,
> which I did.  I was informed that I cannot use the software because I
> am using it on  too many machines.  The fact is that I never use it.
> I have used it on older machines.  I am using it on my Ubuntu machine
> which its multiple boot.  Is there anyway around this greed or do I
> need to phone Microsh#t and try to beg them to let me use it?

You can call them and explain that you're not using the old machines and
they can "deactivate" them (which probably means next time the WGA crap runs
if you /are/ still using them occasionally that they'll bork themselves).

But my understanding is they actually will allow you to transfer the
"activation" to another machine.

HTH,
Matt

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