Win 7 Pro Multiple Computers

jrank001 · Mar 27, 2011

Folks:

I just bought a student version upgrade of Windows 7 Professional 32 & 64 bit.

Currently I have three computers. One with Vista ultimate and two with windows XP. I also have the three keys that each OS running on them now came with.

Can I use the Win 7 upgrade disk I just bought to install Win 7 on each computer using the keys I have for each OS?

On one of the three computers I'd like to install the 64 bit version.

I'm confused on this and want to make sure that if I can only install this on one computer I want to make sure it's the correct one.

SeanBest · Mar 27, 2011

Pretty sure each computer needs it's own upgrade key.

deeppow · Mar 27, 2011

Yup, you can only install it on one of your computers. A.K.A. there is no free lunch.

bing · Mar 27, 2011

Legally, the "single" license you bought is for "single" computer only.

Installing it to 2nd computer even it works is considered breaking the agreement you've agreed when you bought it, simple as that.

You need to buy 2 more licenses.

jrank001 · Mar 27, 2011

I see. Thanks for the info.

stunt · Apr 1, 2011

And remember, win7 upgrade needs to see a previous OS version installed or the key won't work and MS won't help.

SteveLord · Apr 2, 2011

The only way 1 key could ever be used would be if you were a volume license subscriber of Microsoft. And you'd get that key from Microsoft themselves.

Moffetts · Apr 2, 2011

SteveLord said:
The only way 1 key could ever be used would be if you were a volume license subscriber of Microsoft.

Technically true, but in reality, no. Not even close.

Exempt · Apr 3, 2011

If it's on a LAN based network only, no web access, then I don't see why it should be a issue, technically regarding. Legally/morally is different. :thup:

SteveLord · Apr 3, 2011

Moffetts said:
Technically true, but in reality, no. Not even close.

Huh???

Moffetts · Apr 3, 2011

SteveLord said:
Huh???

You can, in reality, use the same key over and over and over. I'm not going to specify how, because that's probably against the rules and it would technically be a violation of your licensing agreement if you did so.

So, like I said, what you said is technically true. In reality, though, you can play pretty fast and loose with that key. If you're so inclined.

stunt · Apr 4, 2011

Try That with an upgrade key and let me know how it goes.

Moffetts · Apr 4, 2011

Oh, we're talking about upgrade keys. I don't know how those work.

Automata · Apr 4, 2011

Moffetts said:
because that's probably against the rules and it would technically be a violation of your licensing agreement if you did so.

This is exactly correct, which means we cannot discuss this topic here at all. So, for the scope of this thread, your original statement is incorrect. You can use the key once, or how many your license allows.

OP: Did you get the 3 pack upgrade? If so, you can use the same key on each station.

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