Hi,
I have a retail copy (not OEM) of Windows 7 Home Premium. It is my understanding that you can only install and activate Windows on one computer with that product key. Would this mean that activations can only not coexist with each other, and I cannot use that same activation key on two active formats?
In other words, I used my Windows 7 product key to activate Windows on an old notebook a while ago, and that format no longer exists, and the activated key is "no longer in use" so to speak. Would I be able to use that same disc and product key now on a new PC and activate Windows properly - or is it technically in use/has been activated?
Thank you.
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Should be fine as long as that old activation computer is not used. You can activate it 5 times I think on 5 different machines, but if one mahcine figures out its been activated elsewhere it might deactivate I think. Basically your situation you can activate on another computer I think.
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There may have time it glitches and you will need to call them. Call them call them call them solve everything ~~
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Typically, you should be able to reinstall your copy of Windows onto the same computer. I believe when you initialize activation, it references the registry, and then information regarding your system build is used to determine if the key is being re-activated or not.
Occasionally, the activation process may experience a hiccup, in which case, you can call Microsoft to have a representative take care of it (assuming it's valid and not in use). -
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So let's agree to disagree.....
You can't use the same Activation key on more then one computer if your the license is for one computer unless you want to be BLACKLISTED. And if you want it on multiple computers you best bet is to buy multiple user or multiple licenses to avoid your single license from being blacklisted. Windows update to most users surprise will report your activation key to M$ whether you believe it or not how else would you think they can detected someone using a single license on multiple computers in hopes to avoid buying more then one license.
Quick Question About Windows on Multiple Computers
Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Droks, Dec 3, 2012.