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    Windows 7 upgrade noob question

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by rooneyrox, Oct 23, 2009.

  1. rooneyrox

    rooneyrox Notebook Guru

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    Hi guys,

    I have a Dell and HP laptop both running Vista Home Premium. I've just got a new Windows 7 Home Premium upgrade kit. If I install it on the Dell and decide that I want it on the HP instead, is it possible to remove it from the Dell and load it on the HP? Or is the initial decision final? =S

    An off-topic question, what's the best remote desktop software to use to help troubleshoot my parents' computer?

    Thanks in advance!

    Cheers,
    Milt
     
    rooneyrox, Oct 23, 2009
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  2. Amnesiac

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    If you have the OEM version, then no, but if you have the retail copy, the yes. You can deactivate the key on the Dell, then install it on your HP.
     
    Amnesiac, Oct 23, 2009
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  3. rooneyrox

    rooneyrox Notebook Guru

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    I got the win 7 upgrade through the free upgrade offer because I bought the HP laptop after June 26. Is that OEM or retail?

    Any suggestions for the off-topic question?
     
    rooneyrox, Oct 24, 2009
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    sry, anyone? needa install it soon.
     
    rooneyrox, Oct 24, 2009
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    I'm not sure, but I think that the Upgrade version does not allow it to be moved. Try doing some research on Google, you may find a way around it.
     
    Amnesiac, Oct 25, 2009
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    ahh bugger. does that mean it should only legally be installed on the HP laptop?
     
    rooneyrox, Oct 25, 2009
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    Yes AFAIK.
     
    Amnesiac, Oct 28, 2009
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    well the regular upgrade is allowed to be swapped but depending on the particular eula and/or agreement you accepted with HP. you might want to read either ofthese on the site you registered it with or documentation that came with the disk...
     
    mtarm1, Oct 28, 2009
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