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    on how many computers can i install a genuien vista?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by ahmednagy5, Feb 3, 2007.

  1. ahmednagy5

    ahmednagy5 Notebook Enthusiast

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    if i bought a genuine windows vista,on how many computer can i install them?ex(my ,laptopand desktop,or more)???
    thnx
     
    ahmednagy5, Feb 3, 2007
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    illmatic8 Notebook Consultant

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    Just one computer per serial key, unfortunately.

    I don't know how much prices are for additional keys, hopefully someone here can shed some light on that.
     
    illmatic8, Feb 3, 2007
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    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    One!

    Haha, easy answer. However, if you live in North America, there is a promotion happening from now til June that allows anyone who buys Vista Ultimate to be able to purchase two Vista Premium licenses for $50 each.
     
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    JadedRaverLA Notebook Deity

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    Well technically you could install it on every computer in the world, but you would only be able to activate it on one computer -- meaning after 3 days (30 if you don't enter a key when installing) it will stop working on all the computers but the first one you installed on to.

    Smartsam11 is right though, but you have to buy a retail copy of Vista Ultimate full or upgrade. OEM copies, student versions, non-ultimate versions, etc. don't work. But if you have multiple computers it is a good way to get a couple of additional licenses for $50 a piece.
     
    JadedRaverLA, Feb 3, 2007
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