[tstinson]

I know it is possible in theory. I respectfully understand that issue has been addressed. However, I am curious about a few details if there be any kind enough to assist me.First, I have seperate internal hard drives but I wish to use the same Windows XP OS registration code for both of them. The Vista version I am receiving from Dell is just an Upgrade and therefore XP needs to be present. So, legally, am I allowed to install the same Windows XP OS on my second hard drive and upgrade that to Vista.The reason, if you are curious... I want to try out Vista without investing my present hard drive to it. I do have the hard drives set up so they are seperate storage devices to do this in theory, but I also want to do this legally and I cannot understand the legal documents surrounding Windows software and usage. I thought if someone had tried it before and was able to receive updates to both drives, that it would confirm that it is presently legal and I will be able to save the cost of a new OS.

[yeokm1]

[Edited out - Due to fight that happened. This isn't a warning, so don't worry]It is legal to install two Windows XP OSes on the same computer with the same CD key for both if you are using the retail version. The EULA from http://www.microsoft...e/eula.mspxPart 1.1 states that 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.This may appear to be ambigious to your situation. However as to whether illegal to do so, it is a grey area. But in my opinion, it is nothing wrong.Both OSes are still installed on the same computer and only one can run at any one time.Windows Vista's EULAhttp://download.microsoft.com/documents/useterms/Windows%20VistaHome%20PremiumEnglish_d16c019b-fa71-4fc9-a51d-a0621bddb153.pdfWindows Vista EULA does not have provisions or restrictions on your intentions.Since the license agreement does not touch on your situation so I assume it is okay to do so.

[TheNameless]

I cleaned up the posts I felt had no place being here.The last post I cleaned out was bordering on trolling.Everyone calm the heck down, and stick to the topic. It's not that hard. Fight somewhere else.Thank you.