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    Download vs. Shipped

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Daveee6, Jun 26, 2009.

  1. Daveee6

    Daveee6 Notebook Enthusiast

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    If I order the Windows 7 upgrade download from work will I be able to download the copy onto my laptop or will it deny and say that I have to use it on the computer I ordered it from? I think I am just going to go with the shipped version. Easier in the long run. Right?
     
    Daveee6, Jun 26, 2009
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  2. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    You probably will download an ISO image, then burn it onto an installation/upgrade CD/DVD and can use this on any comps that you plan to upgrade.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Jun 26, 2009
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    ghn is correct, except that your one copy will only work on one computer not all of your computers. You still have to Authenticate it with Microsoft.
     
    Marvie100, Jun 26, 2009
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    qhn Notebook User

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    Correct - license is only for one comp, unless otherwise stated.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Jun 26, 2009
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  5. alastiar

    alastiar Notebook Consultant

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    but one you installed it once, can you reinstall it on the same computer?
     
    alastiar, Jun 26, 2009
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    qhn Notebook User

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    Yes.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Jun 26, 2009
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  7. garetjax

    garetjax NBR Freelance Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Yes. Although there may be some limitations (as was seen with Windows XP) where after a certain number of installs (and therefore authentications) you will have to contact Microsoft in order to re-authenticate your copy of Windows.

    Keep in mind that you should have no problems re-installing your copy of Windows on the same computer. As long as you don't change the motherboard, you should be good to go, and even then a quick call to Microsoft should let you re-authenticate your copy of Windows for installation even with a different motherboard.
     
    garetjax, Jun 26, 2009
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  8. kanehi

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    The upgrade is for any version of previous OS. It doesn't have to be the same computer you ordered it from. The upgrade is not computer specific it's OS specific. The download is an ISO file but you may have a little trouble downloading because the server will be very slow due other people are doing the same thing. It took me awhile downloading the RC version.
     
    kanehi, Jul 4, 2009
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