GlassDeviant said:
This blatant draconian greed on Microsoft's part is what bothers me.
So Microsoft is evil and greedy because you have to pay for there software? ...okay.

We have never been allowed to run two installation of Windows with the same CD Key regardless if it is on the same hardware. The CD Key has already been used for one and must only be used for one. A lack of understanding and forethought is your own burden.