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    Installing Vista Twice?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by neezee, Sep 18, 2007.

  1. neezee

    neezee Notebook Enthusiast

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    if i install vista one a computer then install it on another is the possible, aka to use the same serial twice, and if not then how would u disable it on the first computer to be able to use the key on the second computer?

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    neezee, Sep 18, 2007
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    Thomas McLovin

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    Is it a retail version(bought from a store) or OEM?
     
    Thomas, Sep 18, 2007
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    academic, so its real...
     
    neezee, Sep 18, 2007
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    unistall it from the old one install on the new you will have to get on the phone with MS to activate it.
     
    Thomas, Sep 18, 2007
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    how would i uninstall???

    many thx for the fast responses...
     
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    Format the HDD by sticking the Vista CD in it & formatting.
     
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    oh okay i thought there was some special way of uninstalling...

    many thx,
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    neezee, Sep 18, 2007
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