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Here's an odd sort of question.
What is the best way to handle licensing and activation for windows XP
machines?
Specifically. Last year, when we added new machines to our rotation, I
formatted one, used the XP disc that came with the machine, ghosted to
the machines in the group. I had to activate each and every one of
them, and use the key glued to the side of the CPU. Not too
convenient. As an aside, I've found Acronis Trueimage a much better
program than Ghost.
I ordered Dell Dimension 4600s last time. Before you say that I should
be using Optiplex line, I inherited a bunch of Dimensions and have been
happy and didn't really want to switch. (Unless the Optiplex line comes
with volume keys).
So, is there a way to order these machines with volume keys so I don't
have to type in individual serial #'s each time? (without raising the
cost). Is it legal to get a volume key copy from the computer store and
use the volume copy of XP for my ghosting (probably not?)? Do I just
have to deal with it? Is there something I could be doing better?
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