New User - question on Parallels

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  1. jim31, Dec 13, 2010

    jim31 macrumors newbie

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    I’m a Windows XP and Win 7 user who is considering my first Apple iMac. I was impressed after seeing someone running XP using Parallels on a MacBook Pro.

    My question – since I’m a registered user of both Windows operating systems, what happens when I attempt to install/activate either one on Parallels? I suspect I will be told that I already have activated and that I can’t run the OS on two systems. Has anyone encountered this situation?
     
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  2. Hellhammer, Dec 13, 2010

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    What versions of Windows do you have? Retail version can often be installed on couple of computers without issues but OEM only works on one computer.
     
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  3. redwarrior, Dec 13, 2010

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    Others' results will vary I'm sure, but it was easy for me. I used my Win XP disc that I had previously used on a Windows PC. It didn't validate and required that I call. When I did, IIRC, I simply entered the activation code over the phone, and then it validated fine. I didn't even have to talk to a real person. Both machines still update without issue too.
     
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  4. jim31, Dec 13, 2010

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    Parallels Question

    Thanks to all who replied to my question.

    Yes, both Windows OS's are retail versions.
     
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