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Windows XP Prefessional 1-2CPU

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by winex

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Can some MS Pundits can explain me and MS what does 1-2CPU mean on MS Product Key sticker?
Recently, when one of our customers tried to install one Win XP Pro on his own Dektop and Laptop, the activation process rejected. When we approached MS they argued that 1-2CPU is only for one computer with multi-processors and asked the customer to get one more license for his laptop.
When I took up personally with MS referring to MS Computer Dictionary the meaning of CPU which they defined as a Central Processing Unit with a picture of tower model pc. It never said multi-processor server or anything like that.
Then, MS provided an additional product key to our customer and he was able to activate both his DT and Laptop against his single purchase of a WinXP Pro.
What about all other users of this product? Can someone please inform this fact to Mr. Bill Gates please?

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by ramtech1

Let me see, explain to english speaking Bill Gates that his company was incorrect when they labeled their American product as 1-2 CPU, which to most Americans implies 1 or 2 CPUs WITHIN the same computer...makes sense in an EU kind of way I guess.

by yetanotheradmin

I'd say you managed to wangle a free licence. The term refers to a computer with 1 or 2 processors (Xp Pro won't utelise any more). If you want to install on a computer with 3 or more CPU's you would need to buy a licence for Advanced Server (Server might do I can't remember). To install on 2 computers regardless of 1 or 2 processors you need 2 licences. Thanks for the tip though, might give that a try....

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