Chris.Casey Posted January 20, 2006 Posted January 20, 2006 If I bought a "Virtual PC" software package (VMWare Workstation) would I need to buy another Windows XP license? I'm guessing yes as I would basically be running another copy of the Operating System.
dougiefresh Posted January 21, 2006 Posted January 21, 2006 (edited) You can run it for about 30 days before XP starts being a bear about activation. For XP CD testing purposes, I would't bother with getting a license, you're not using it long enough to care.... If you're using for a long-term purpose (read this as: longer than 30 days), YEAH!! You NEED a license because after 30 days, you HAVE to activate! Edited January 21, 2006 by dougiefresh
Synapse Posted January 21, 2006 Posted January 21, 2006 technically i would say no, because it's not a seperate computer.1.1 Installation and use. You may install, use, access, display and run one copy of the Software on a single computer, such as a workstation, terminal or other device ("Workstation Computer"). The Software may not be used by more than one processor at any one time on any single Workstation Computer.Source: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/eula.mspx (the same applies with XP Pro, but with "Two" processors...If you're paranoid like me about constant hits to microsoft about new installations, use a firewall and set your VMWare to "NAT" and block it from your firewall.. or disable the VMWare's Network usage all together.
Angelico_Payne Posted January 21, 2006 Posted January 21, 2006 It depends, whether u bought licence per procesor, or per computerusually licences are bought per computer, so u can install multiple windows, as long it is on the same computer, and not used by network users..
LLXX Posted January 22, 2006 Posted January 22, 2006 Volume License edition would be very useful here.
Bezalel Posted January 24, 2006 Posted January 24, 2006 Every Guest OS needs to be licenced. For Windows XP every vitual computer with a copy of Windows installed needs a licence. MS recently changed the licence terms for Windows 2003 and now you only need a Licence to use a virtual installation of Windows 2003. This change does not apply to Windows XP.Example: If you have 5 VMs with XP and 5 VMs with 2003 but you will only be running 1 of each at a time you will need 5 XP licences and 1 2003 licence. (This is in addition th the host computer's licence.)
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