windows 7 on2 computers
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Not necessarily. Either just try it or find the terms and conditions for the version you bought.
Pre-built where you don't get a disk is 1 pc only.
OEM is/was any pc you own. But I gather you might need to get it OK'd with Microsoft.
Retail (like yours I gather) I think is any pc you own too. Again, try it or check with MS.
Pre-built where you don't get a disk is 1 pc only.
OEM is/was any pc you own. But I gather you might need to get it OK'd with Microsoft.
Retail (like yours I gather) I think is any pc you own too. Again, try it or check with MS.
17. TRANSFER TO ANOTHER COMPUTER.
a. Software Other than Windows Anytime Upgrade. You may transfer the software and install
it on another computer for your use. That computer becomes the licensed computer. You may
not do so to share this license between computers.
b. Windows Anytime Upgrade Software. You may transfer the software and install it on
another computer, but only if the license terms of the software you upgraded from allows you to
do so. That computer becomes the licensed computer. You may not do so to share this license
between computers.
18. TRANSFER TO A THIRD PARTY.
a. Software Other Than Windows Anytime Upgrade. The first user of the software may make
a one time transfer of the software and this agreement, by transferring the original media, the
certificate of authenticity, the product key and the proof of purchase directly to a third party. The
first user must remove the software before transferring it separately from the computer. The first
user may not retain any copies of the software.
b. Windows Anytime Upgrade Software. You may transfer the software directly to a third party
only with the licensed computer. You may not keep any copies of the software or any earlier
edition.
c. Other Requirements. Before any permitted transfer, the other party must agree that this
agreement applies to the transfer and use of the software.
a. Software Other than Windows Anytime Upgrade. You may transfer the software and install
it on another computer for your use. That computer becomes the licensed computer. You may
not do so to share this license between computers.
b. Windows Anytime Upgrade Software. You may transfer the software and install it on
another computer, but only if the license terms of the software you upgraded from allows you to
do so. That computer becomes the licensed computer. You may not do so to share this license
between computers.
18. TRANSFER TO A THIRD PARTY.
a. Software Other Than Windows Anytime Upgrade. The first user of the software may make
a one time transfer of the software and this agreement, by transferring the original media, the
certificate of authenticity, the product key and the proof of purchase directly to a third party. The
first user must remove the software before transferring it separately from the computer. The first
user may not retain any copies of the software.
b. Windows Anytime Upgrade Software. You may transfer the software directly to a third party
only with the licensed computer. You may not keep any copies of the software or any earlier
edition.
c. Other Requirements. Before any permitted transfer, the other party must agree that this
agreement applies to the transfer and use of the software.
I think its a legal limitation rather than a physical one. Some have reported that the product key gets written onto the bio. I don't think that's right. I also interpret that if your mob or pc in general dies, then you can use your copy for your next pc. But that's not covered in the license either.
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Yes, it is a legal limitation. You buy and use the software, you agree to the terms of use. 1 PC at a time.
However -
in case of a PC (motherboard) fail and replacement, reinstallation is fine.
In case of a motherboard replacement just because you want to, and an OEM license...that is completely up to MS as to whether to allow that. They are under no obligation to do so.
With Win 7, it is not written into the BIOS. What happens is, the OS reads all the hardware, and upon trying to activate, looks in the bigass database at home base. "Oh...this license has already been used on a different motherboard. Tell the user to call us to get it activated, and maybe we'll do it."
That in no way has anything to do with the OP's question:
"...can i install the 32bit version on a different computer and still use the same product key"
No he cannot. 1 license, 1 PC.
Unless you specifically bought something else that specifically allows multiple PCs. Such as the 3 pack that they used to sell.
However -
in case of a PC (motherboard) fail and replacement, reinstallation is fine.
In case of a motherboard replacement just because you want to, and an OEM license...that is completely up to MS as to whether to allow that. They are under no obligation to do so.
With Win 7, it is not written into the BIOS. What happens is, the OS reads all the hardware, and upon trying to activate, looks in the bigass database at home base. "Oh...this license has already been used on a different motherboard. Tell the user to call us to get it activated, and maybe we'll do it."
That in no way has anything to do with the OP's question:
"...can i install the 32bit version on a different computer and still use the same product key"
No he cannot. 1 license, 1 PC.
Unless you specifically bought something else that specifically allows multiple PCs. Such as the 3 pack that they used to sell.
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