XP CD Key

[triggerthat]

Hi guys,

I have Windows XP through MSDN and I'd like to try Windows on my Macbook. Can I use the same key or is the key only for one computer?

 

[Stonedofmoo]

You can install and activate it on up to 99 PC's if memory serves, however bear in mind its only meant for development and if you are the license holder

Otherwise you have to buy a proper license.

 

[PinkPig]

(beware that an academic alliance MSDN key is completely different and will only work on one PC)

 

[philjayj]

If the key you have is a retail key obtained through an MSDN subscription, from what I know it can only be used 10 times - however you can request more keys by phoning the MSDN customer care number.

 

[Stonedofmoo]

Ah that was it, it can be installed on up to 10 PC's for testing and development purposes, but only if YOU are the license holder, and it can be activated as many times as you like

What if I reinstall software frequently, do I need to activate the software each time?

We understand that MSDN subscribers have unique needs, so we have included special activation privileges for MSDN subscribers.

MSDN Subscription product keys can be used to activate up to 10 PCs.
Although you must go through the activation process each time you reinstall on the same PC, your total number of activations will not be decremented.
For Windows, MSDN subscribers have a 60-day grace period before the product must be activated. If you will be reinstalling the software in less than 60 days, you do not need to activate it. Please note that Windows Update and Windows Genuine Advantage require that the installation be activated.
For Office 2003, MSDN subscribers have 50 launches before the product must be activated.
Software may be reinstalled on the same machine as many times as needed without reactivating it. However, if the hard disk is reformatted prior to reinstallation, reactivation may be required however the total number of activations will not be decremented.