Probably Dumb Question


  1. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Professional X32
       #1

    Probably Dumb Question


    I want to install my copy of Windows 7 on a second computer. I looked at the info that came with Windows 7 and couldn't find anything saying that I couldn't install it on a second computer. However, something in the back of my mind says you can't do that yet I have done it before with previous versions of Windows. So, what happens if I install it on a second computer?

    Thanks.
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  2. Posts : 11,840
    64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
       #2

    The EULA specifically states ... one copy, one computer ... if you use the same key on multiple computers, your key would eventually be black listed....
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  3. Posts : 2,298
    Windows 7 Professional x64 SP1 ; Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard
       #3

    hooperdoski said:
    I want to install my copy of Windows 7 on a second computer. I looked at the info that came with Windows 7 and couldn't find anything saying that I couldn't install it on a second computer. However, something in the back of my mind says you can't do that yet I have done it before with previous versions of Windows. So, what happens if I install it on a second computer?

    Thanks.
    You may Install Windows 7 as many times as you like however your EULA only allow 1 Activation per computer

    If you had another product key then you may Activate the new install on the Second computer
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  4. Posts : 4,466
    Windows 10 Education 64 bit
       #4

    Unless its the Family Pack, the product code can only be used on one PC at any one time. OEM copies are forever tied to the PC/hardware they are first activated on. Retail product codes can be moved from one PC to another but are still restricted to activation on only one PC at a time. You can install Windows 7 and leave the product code window blank, that will get you a 30 day trial. Even longer if you use the rearm command. I think you can stretch it out to 90 days or so.
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  5. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Professional X32
    Thread Starter
       #5

    That's what I thought.

    Thanks to all.
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  6. Posts : 2,298
    Windows 7 Professional x64 SP1 ; Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard
       #6
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