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    I have a ThinkPad with a license of Windows XP that was purchased with the computer.

    I now run Windows XP on that laptop with the license key on the bottom of my ThinkPad from within a virtual machine on the same computer.  Now Windows Genuine Advantage says that I don't have a valid windows license?!? despite the fact that I'm using the same Windows XP key, on the bottom of my laptop?!?  How is this possible?  How can I get Windows Genuine Advantange to recognize my copy on my machine as legitamate?
    Sunday, August 16, 2009 3:15 AM

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    Your OEM Windows XP license can only be installed on the computer it originally came with.  You cannot use that same license in a virtual machine.
    Installing Windows XP in a virtual machine would require the purchase of a new license.
    Carey Frisch
    Sunday, August 16, 2009 9:56 PM
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