Simon wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am a developer with an MSDN developer license.
> My personal computer is using Windows Vista Ultimate and I have been
> using Virtual PC to install Windows XP professional.
>
> I now want to install that copy of windows XP onto my laptop.
> Of course I will remove it from the Virtual Machine.
>
> But I am sure that when the Laptop will try to register the copy it will
> report that the copy has already been registered.
>
> So I can I move from one PC, (Virtual), to a real PC, (Laptop).
>
> Simon


Assuming a retail or MSDN WinXP license (OEM licenses are not
legitimately transferable), simply remove WinXP from the computer it is
currently on and then install it on the new computer. (For licensing
purposes, Microsoft considers a Virtual Machine as a distinct computer.)
If it's been more than 120 days since you last activated that specific
Product Key, the you'll most likely be able to activate via the Internet
without problem. If it's been less, you might have to make a 5 minute
phone call.

Here are the facts pertaining to activation:

Piracy Basics - Microsoft Product Activation
http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/basics/activation/

Windows Product Activation (WPA)
http://www.aumha.org/a/wpa.htm


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