New Build = New OS???

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OK so here's basically what I need to know and all other details/comments are of course welcome. I'm about to build a second computer. I already have XP SP2 installed on my current rig but when I build my 2nd rig I want to put the current one in my living room and hook it up to my LCD tv through DVI out.

The important question I have is: Will I need to buy another OS disc/license in order to run 2 computers in my home with both connected to the internet? IF I can then how do I do so since my computer(ancient) came with XP installed. I have the key but I can't find the windows disk. There must be a program or two that can fix all my woes. I doubt I can get MS to mail me a new one since I'm not in the states until Xmas. Thanks in advance.
 
OK so here's basically what I need to know and all other details/comments are of course welcome. I'm about to build a second computer. I already have XP SP2 installed on my current rig but when I build my 2nd rig I want to put the current one in my living room and hook it up to my LCD tv through DVI out.

The important question I have is: Will I need to buy another OS disc/license in order to run 2 computers in my home with both connected to the internet? IF I can then how do I do so since my computer(ancient) came with XP installed. I have the key but I can't find the windows disk. There must be a program or two that can fix all my woes. I doubt I can get MS to mail me a new one since I'm not in the states until Xmas. Thanks in advance.

btw... no.. unless u have an OEM copy....
 
What? Just install it and activate it on the new comp...

not on OEM copies... they are one time thing...... u use it once and then its he-double hockey sticks telling Microsoft to reactivate it.... but its really likely that u have a retail copy... so u shouldn't really worry
 
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