Does Transporter need a new Windows License?

I have installed Parallels (5582) and have successfully migrated my XP Home source image to the Mac (Leopard). Activated Parallels successfully and starting up the virtual pc for the first time. I get to the page where the Windows activation key is requested from the source computer. Microsoft doesn't accept it ("not a valid key"). I am directed to microsoft to buy an extended product license for the xp installed on the source computer.

Should I be surprised? Should I fork out the extra $100 to run Transporter? 'zup?

R

 

As long as you are only running it on one computer just give M$ a call and let them know as much.

 

Thanks

Thanks for the suggestion. I presume that the virtual pc now on the mac does not count as a separate machine.

R

 

I really think you will find that the vm installation certainly does qualify as an 'installation' of the Windows OS on a distinct 'machine' (virtual in this instance).