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    Vista License Transfer

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by taelrak, Jun 16, 2007.

  1. taelrak

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    I heard there were some changes to Vista licenses from the XP license - and even differences between the different editions of Vista.

    Anyway, I have Vista Business retail. Am I allowed to transfer it to as many PCs as I want, provided I uninstall all previous copies of it and only have 1 copy installed at any one time?
     
    taelrak, Jun 16, 2007
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    WackyT Notebook Deity

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    WackyT, Jun 16, 2007
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    In short, yes. As long as you uninstall the OS prior to reinstalling it on another device you may do so, the EULA does not specifically state how many times you can do so:

    " 15. REASSIGN TO ANOTHER DEVICE....You may uninstall the software and install it on another device for your use. You may not do so to share this license between devices."

    This is a PDF of the EULA.

    More clarification here. Apparently the original EULA only allowed a one-time transfer of the license, but MS has since revised the language of the EULA to the wording above.
     
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  4. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The EULA was indeed changed to allow for as many transfers as you needed.
     
    Greg, Jun 17, 2007
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