I have 2 genuine Windows XP Professional CDs. I already installed one of them
some time ago. Now I bought a new PC and I wanted to install the second
license but I discovered it is in Portuguese instead of English.
Can I use the English CD (original) with the Portuguese license number?

Enancer wrote:
> I have 2 genuine Windows XP Professional CDs. I already installed one of them
> some time ago. Now I bought a new PC and I wanted to install the second
> license but I discovered it is in Portuguese instead of English.
> Can I use the English CD (original) with the Portuguese license number?

No, that would deprive Micro$oft of their ill gained profits and we
don't want to do that, do we? Why don't you just install a real
operating system like Ubuntu (http://www.ubuntu.com/) and not have to be
subjected to Micro$oft's restrictions. It's FREE and comes with access
to thousands of FREE programs. It doesn't need an anti virus program and
you can install it on as many computers as you like with no worries
about activation or becoming "genuine". Not only that, the CD you
download can be installed in hundreds of languages.

Alias

Enancer wrote:

> I have 2 genuine Windows XP Professional CDs. I already installed one of
> them some time ago. Now I bought a new PC and I wanted to install the
> second license but I discovered it is in Portuguese instead of English.
> Can I use the English CD (original) with the Portuguese license number?

No, that won't work. Sell (or return to where you bought it) the Portuguese
XP and purchase an English version instead.

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

Thanks for the tips. Unfortunately I must work with Windows because of
several other applications that work exclusively on Windows.

Anyway, the seller already acknowledged the mistake. The problem is to find
Windows XP for sale now, even more difficult in English because we are in
Portugal.
Thanks anyway.

Enancer wrote:
> Thanks for the tips. Unfortunately I must work with Windows because of
> several other applications that work exclusively on Windows.
>
> Anyway, the seller already acknowledged the mistake. The problem is
> to find Windows XP for sale now, even more difficult in English
> because we are in Portugal.
> Thanks anyway.

If you are able to wait a few days, why not order it online? See:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116511

Are you sure your PC supports XP?

Actually, what is the make and model of the PC? Many come with a hidden
restore partition. Or did this new PC come with Vista?

Enancer wrote:

> Thanks for the tips. Unfortunately I must work with Windows because of
> several other applications that work exclusively on Windows.
>
> Anyway, the seller already acknowledged the mistake. The problem is to
> find Windows XP for sale now, even more difficult in English because we
> are in Portugal.
> Thanks anyway.

Both NewEgg.com and Amazon.com have retail versions of XP for sale. I'm sure
both those companies can ship to Portugal.

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

Enancer wrote:
> Thanks for the tips. Unfortunately I must work with Windows because of
> several other applications that work exclusively on Windows.

And to which programs are you referring?

> Anyway, the seller already acknowledged the mistake. The problem is to find
> Windows XP for sale now, even more difficult in English because we are in
> Portugal.
> Thanks anyway.

If you have a friend in the States, XP in English is available at
http://www.newegg.com/

Alias

Malke wrote:
> Enancer wrote:
>
>> Thanks for the tips. Unfortunately I must work with Windows because of
>> several other applications that work exclusively on Windows.
>>
>> Anyway, the seller already acknowledged the mistake. The problem is to
>> find Windows XP for sale now, even more difficult in English because we
>> are in Portugal.
>> Thanks anyway.
>
> Both NewEgg.com

Does Newegg.com ship internationally?

Newegg.com does not currently ship internationally; we only deliver to
locations within the United States and to Puerto Rico.

and Amazon.com have retail versions of XP for sale.

Not Amazon.com but amazon.co.uk delivers to Portugal:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/cust...odeId=11072981

> I'm sure
> both those companies can ship to Portugal.
>
> Malke

I'm sure you didn't check.

Alias

"Alias" wrote:

> Enancer wrote:
> > I have 2 genuine Windows XP Professional CDs. I already installed one of them
> > some time ago. Now I bought a new PC and I wanted to install the second
> > license but I discovered it is in Portuguese instead of English.
> > Can I use the English CD (original) with the Portuguese license number?
>
> No, that would deprive Micro$oft of their ill gained profits and we
> don't want to do that, do we? Why don't you just install a real
> operating system like Ubuntu (http://www.ubuntu.com/) and not have to be
> subjected to Micro$oft's restrictions. It's FREE and comes with access
> to thousands of FREE programs. It doesn't need an anti virus program and
> you can install it on as many computers as you like with no worries
> about activation or becoming "genuine". Not only that, the CD you
> download can be installed in hundreds of languages.
>
> Alias
>

"Thanks for the tips. Unfortunately I must work with Windows because of
several other applications that work exclusively on Windows."

Well, so much for your "real operating system like Ubuntu." Funny how real
people who do real work can't use a "real" operating system, and have to
resort to one of those toy operating systems like Windows.

Mark Adams wrote:
>
>
> "Alias" wrote:
>
>> Enancer wrote:
>>> I have 2 genuine Windows XP Professional CDs. I already installed one of them
>>> some time ago. Now I bought a new PC and I wanted to install the second
>>> license but I discovered it is in Portuguese instead of English.
>>> Can I use the English CD (original) with the Portuguese license number?
>> No, that would deprive Micro$oft of their ill gained profits and we
>> don't want to do that, do we? Why don't you just install a real
>> operating system like Ubuntu (http://www.ubuntu.com/) and not have to be
>> subjected to Micro$oft's restrictions. It's FREE and comes with access
>> to thousands of FREE programs. It doesn't need an anti virus program and
>> you can install it on as many computers as you like with no worries
>> about activation or becoming "genuine". Not only that, the CD you
>> download can be installed in hundreds of languages.
>>
>> Alias
>>
>
> "Thanks for the tips. Unfortunately I must work with Windows because of
> several other applications that work exclusively on Windows."

And those applications are?

>
> Well, so much for your "real operating system like Ubuntu." Funny how real
> people who do real work can't use a "real" operating system, and have to
> resort to one of those toy operating systems like Windows.

I do real work with Ubuntu.

Alias

"Alias" wrote:

> Mark Adams wrote:
> >
> >
> > "Alias" wrote:
> >
> >> Enancer wrote:
> >>> I have 2 genuine Windows XP Professional CDs. I already installed one of them
> >>> some time ago. Now I bought a new PC and I wanted to install the second
> >>> license but I discovered it is in Portuguese instead of English.
> >>> Can I use the English CD (original) with the Portuguese license number?
> >> No, that would deprive Micro$oft of their ill gained profits and we
> >> don't want to do that, do we? Why don't you just install a real
> >> operating system like Ubuntu (http://www.ubuntu.com/) and not have to be
> >> subjected to Micro$oft's restrictions. It's FREE and comes with access
> >> to thousands of FREE programs. It doesn't need an anti virus program and
> >> you can install it on as many computers as you like with no worries
> >> about activation or becoming "genuine". Not only that, the CD you
> >> download can be installed in hundreds of languages.
> >>
> >> Alias
> >>
> >
> > "Thanks for the tips. Unfortunately I must work with Windows because of
> > several other applications that work exclusively on Windows."
>
> And those applications are?
>

I don't know. Since I was quoting the OP verbatum, maybe you should ask him.

> >
> > Well, so much for your "real operating system like Ubuntu." Funny how real
> > people who do real work can't use a "real" operating system, and have to
> > resort to one of those toy operating systems like Windows.
>
> I do real work with Ubuntu.
>

I'll bet you do.

> Alias
>

Alias wrote:
> Enancer wrote:
>> I have 2 genuine Windows XP Professional CDs. I already installed
>> one of them some time ago. Now I bought a new PC and I wanted to
>> install the second license but I discovered it is in Portuguese
>> instead of English. Can I use the English CD (original) with the
>> Portuguese license
>> number?
>
> No, that would deprive Micro$oft of their ill gained profits and we
> don't want to do that, do we? Why don't you just install a real
> operating system like Ubuntu (http://www.ubuntu.com/) and not have to
> be subjected to Micro$oft's restrictions. It's FREE and comes with
> access to thousands of FREE programs. It doesn't need an anti virus
> program and you can install it on as many computers as you like with
> no worries about activation or becoming "genuine". Not only that, the
> CD you download can be installed in hundreds of languages.
>

Because he wants to use Windows. If he wanted to use Linux as a proper
accompaniment to a blow-up girlfried, he would be posting on a Linux
newsgroup.

To paraphrase Samuel Johnson: "Using Linux is like a dog raised up on its
hinder legs. It is not surprising that it does it poorly; what is surprising
is that it would want to do so at all."

But we understand why Linux users like to bash Microsoft: Eric Hoffer said
"A mass movement can exist without a god but it will always fail without a
devil. It must have something to hate."

"Enancer" <Enancer@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:CA6AC3EB-7EF8-45C9-93B5-5E0888013AAE@microsoft.com...
> Thanks for the tips. Unfortunately I must work with Windows because of
> several other applications that work exclusively on Windows.
>
> Anyway, the seller already acknowledged the mistake. The problem is to
> find
> Windows XP for sale now, even more difficult in English because we are in
> Portugal.
> Thanks anyway.

Try eBay & Amazon.co.uk
I've just checked eBay & there are some bargains to be had.
Mike

"Mark Adams" <MarkAdams@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:23D64134-B5F7-4AD8-9B1F-1A9463FBE597@microsoft.com...
>
> "Alias" wrote:
>
>> Why don't you just install a real
>> operating system like Ubuntu ...It's FREE and comes with access
>> to thousands of FREE programs. It doesn't need an anti virus program and
>> ...
>
> "Thanks for the tips. Unfortunately I must work with Windows because of
> several other applications that work exclusively on Windows."
>
> Well, so much for your "real operating system like Ubuntu." Funny how real
> people who do real work can't use a "real" operating system, and have to
> resort to one of those toy operating systems like Windows.

I particularly like the bit about not needing an anti-virus program -- like
Ubuntu has built-in immunity (other than un-popularity) -- somehow, I don't
think so! anyways I wouldn't want to put anything *important* on it & depend
on that sort of "protection".

Aside from whatever OP may be using, sometimes real people doing real work
need to use whatever "the others" (in the group, company, crowd, club, etc.)
are using (it just makes life a little easier), or what the employer may
allow or dictate.
bj