Can I use my product key on my pc and a virtualbox/vmware/virtualpc as my pc aswell?
Hello
I got a license key of windows xp, and ive used on my pc, although when I am using linux, I can't use windows programs.
I was wondering if I can use my xp on my pc AND virtualbox license key. (it will be on the same computer-just on a different partishionn)
Thank you
Laughing out loud
If your license is an OEM one that you can use it on the metal bare - no machine in the virtual machine.
If it's a retail one, you can use it in the installation of bare metal OR the virtual machine, but NOT both.
If you want two installations, you need two licenses.
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