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    Will Microsoft notice? Using same key 32-bit on Desktop and 64-bit on Laptop

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Ice Cold, Oct 25, 2009.

  1. Ice Cold

    Ice Cold Notebook Deity

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    Same key 2 different versions. I have been reading alot of posts about how Microsoft is not realy doing much about things unless they see the same key on like 5 machines. 2 machines is reasonable.

    Or will it just NOT activate since it has already been activated on my Laptop?
     
    Ice Cold, Oct 25, 2009
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  2. darthvader1432

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    wait....so you saying even after I installed windows home premium upgrade 64bit on my g50....I can still use and install the 32bit version on my netbook?
     
    darthvader1432, Oct 25, 2009
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  3. WaR

    WaR Notebook Virtuoso

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    I am pretty sure 1 key is linked to both 32- and 64-bit versions. Which means you can't install a 32-bit version on 1 computer and a 64-bit version on another using the same key.
     
    WaR, Oct 25, 2009
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  4. d1rtdevil

    d1rtdevil Notebook Geek

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    i dont see how this is wrong. you have a key that works in a 32bit and 64bit. so i dont think your doing something illegal.
     
    d1rtdevil, Oct 25, 2009
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    war and dirt's posts conflict....
     
    darthvader1432, Oct 25, 2009
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  6. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    The EULA(end user license agreement) for Windows 7(aswell as other MS's OS) state:

    Because of that discussion that violates EULAs are prohibited by the forum rules, so thread closed.
     
    Kdawgca, Oct 25, 2009
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