i think you can. the licence is a single user not a single computer. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marie BAISEZ" <marie.baisez@xxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 11:48 AM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Windows xp sp2 licence But surely then, the computer print would be different, wouldn't it? does the software only pick up the print from the hard drive? Does this mean that if you reformat a drive you can install the same copy of win xp on 2 computers? Just curious. Marie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tristram Llewellyn" <tris-l@xxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 12:16 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Windows xp sp2 licence Generally when most PCs are sold with operating system, if you disturb this and put one of your own on it may invalidate part of the warrantee though it would e possible technically. If you can get a PC sans operating system then you could in theory install your Windows XP on this, even if it is an upgrade provided you have the original Windows ME CD if it is an upgrade version then XP can be installed on a clean drive. Regards. Tristram Llewellyn Sight and Sound Technology Technical Support www.sightandsound.co.uk ----- Original Message ----- From: Marie BAISEZ To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 8:21 AM Subject: [access-uk] Windows xp sp2 licence Hi all, Because my system is 6 years old now and is showing signs of fatigue in spite of processor and mother board upgrade, I'm thinking of buying an entirely new set-up. As I live in France everything comes with French versions of Windows and MS office installed. I find it much more comfortable to use an English version. Could I uninstall the French version of windows pre-installed on a new set-up and install my own version, an upgrade of WIN ME? Do I then have to re-activate Windows? or must I buy a brand new copy of the operating system?I have seen some pcs sold without any OS installed, would one of those allow me to install my own version of Windows? As you see, am not sure about what is allowed by Microsoft and what is best for smooth operation. Please enlighten me. All the best to one and all, Marie ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq __________ NOD32 1.1834 (20061026) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.11/496 - Release Date: 24/10/2006 ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq