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    Windows 7 key

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by wontons, Nov 26, 2009.

  1. wontons

    wontons Notebook Consultant

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    I just bought windows 7 home premium for $30 using my student email. I bought the 32 bit version for my family. Will the key work on multiple computers and for x64 versions as well?
     
    wontons, Nov 26, 2009
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  2. Szadzik

    Szadzik Notebook Evangelist

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    It will work with both 32 and 64 bit version. It will not work on multiple computers.
     
    Szadzik, Nov 26, 2009
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  3. S.SubZero

    S.SubZero Notebook Deity

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    The entire purpose, the entire reason for the keys to exist at all, is for the strict, single purpose of preventing a user from installing Windows on multiple computers.
     
    S.SubZero, Nov 27, 2009
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    hardcorp Notebook Consultant

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    I always find it funny when people think they can get a SINGLE copy of an operating system and think they will be able to spread it around even if it is just the family...
     
    hardcorp, Nov 27, 2009
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  5. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    Actually Microsoft DOES sell a family pack version of Win7. I don't remember what they actually call it but it is pretty much what you are describing.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Nov 27, 2009
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    Rodster Merica

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    Rodster, Nov 28, 2009
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  7. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    I do that all the time.
    What's the problem?
    I find it funny when people think they can only use one key for one computer only.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Nov 28, 2009
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    Deathwinger Notebook Virtuoso

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    I bought a single copy of home premium to use on all the systems in my office. I wonder what their deal is. You can activate windows on a different configured system up to ten times on the same key.
     
    Deathwinger, Nov 28, 2009
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  9. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Just because a key might work on more than one computer, does not mean it should be used on one than more computers.

    Bottom line, check the EULA. You'll find it states you can only install on one computer, or maybe three on that family pack (which might have three individual keys not sure). That student pack? One PC only.
     
    Greg, Nov 28, 2009
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