If he has already installed it on his computer, you cannot legally install it on your computer.If i install my friends xp disk on my computer will my ip address change?your IP won't ... but your mailing address migh ... if Microsoft catches youIf i install my friends xp disk on my computer will my ip address change?No it will not the I.P is your internet providers address. The Copy of Xp should work. I have a Xp disk that came from Europe that i can use on muti computers.If i install my friends xp disk on my computer will my ip address change?No but your home address will change to prison.If i install my friends xp disk on my computer will my ip address change?Your IP address will not change because it is assigned to the MAC address of your network interface card, not the Operating System. However; if it is a dynamic IP assigned from your ISP, it might change regarless because is a leased IP. If your pc is off for more than the leased amount of time, you might get a new IP anyway, regarless of the os or MAC.
Also, as long as your friend is not using the same OS, or serial as you, it won't be illegal. If is just a gift because he upgraded to a newer OS (i.e. Vista or XP Pro) then you'll be fine with Microsoft
