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4W4K3 said:using the same CD-key for multiple installs of the OS is NOT illegal. My dad pays for Corporate Edition CD-Keys ones that DO NOT expire and we've used them maybe 20 times already.
Also, if you do need to activate Windows with a "used up" cd-key, just call there supprot line. I did this after installing new network cards and changin MAC address (triggers activation) and it was simple. they ask for old #, then they give you a new # after they authenticate the first one. if your original # is pirated, then this won't work of course...but if you have 1 valid key then they should give you a new one. worked for me
yes it IS ILLEGAL. Not what you just mentioned (well that depends) but previously with the home edtion copy was very illegal. I know all about the laws and corprate editions as I work for a large one and get ALL microsoft products here for our office.
When you purchase an Enterprise Agreement Corporate Edition CD it can ONLY be used at the site it was licensed for to be legal. If it leaves the building and installs on someones home PC that is illegal. Will it work? Yes any Corporate edition XP CD will not require activation and will never expire as you mentioned and can be installed on ANY pc, but not legally.
If this guy is selling PC's and advertising he WILL get taken down in a heart beat for selling illegal copies of XP and his life will be ruined. We have had to small PC comapnies here get closed down due to audits and illegal OS installs. One was fined up the millions.