Can I install Microsoft Works 2001 on more the one PC in my home. I have it installed on Windows ME PC (Gateway) and was wondering if it is possable to run it on Windows XP Home PC (Self Built) with the same activation code? --------- Pentium 4 Processor 2.6cGHz,800MHz Front Side Bus Asus P4P800VM Motherboard 865g Chipset 128MB 8X AGP Nvidia GeForce FX5200 Driver Version 5.6.6.4(Latest version) 1024MB (2X512) Geil Ultra DDR400 memory CAS 2-3-3-6 1T (Dual Channel Mode) Hitachi Deskstar 80GB Serial ATA Hard Drive 7200 RPM,8MB Buffer, 8.5 Seek Time. Lite-On CDROM/CDR/CDRW 52X32X52 SoundMax intergrated sound. 6.1 Dolby Surround Chieftec Infinity Case , 3 Fans (2 exhaust one side intake) PowerUp 400 Watt Power Supply Samsung SyncMaster 17" Flat Screen Windows XP Home Edition SP1 OEM

Um..theoretically? Yes.

Why bother!! Try www.openoffice.org It's free and legal and use to your heart's content.

Microsoft's EULA probably specifies one computer only. Since the activation routine profiles the system, it's doubtful you can accomplish a dual install without hacking and violating the license. I agree that OpenOffice.org is awesome...even exports to PDF and PDA formats.

The usual MS license allows you to install their products on two computers with the intent that those two machines are used by the same individual to whom the license is granted such as a desktop and a laptop. But never to be used on both machines simutaniously. Look in the folder where Works is installed. I don't have works but I found EULA8.hlp in the Office folder. Under it's FAQs I found: Quote: Can I make a second copy for my portable computer? The end user license agreement (EULA) for many Microsoft application software products contains the following sentence: "The primary user of the computer on which the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is installed may make a second copy for his or her exclusive use on a portable computer." If your EULA contains this sentence, then, subject to the conditions mentioned, you may make a second copy of the software. Note that you must be the primary user of the computer on which the software is installed. The primary user is the individual using the computer most of the time it is in use. Only that individual is entitled to use the second copy. Further, the software must be installed on the local hard drive of your computer; you are not entitled to make and use a second copy on your portable computer if you run the primary copy of the software from a network server. Finally, only one secondary copy may be made; you may install this copy on more than one portable computer. End Quote. See your EULA. Regards, Bryan

thanks for all responses. open office looks pretty cool! i'll try both and see how it goes.