Using Windows 7 twice on same PC


  1. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
       #1

    Using Windows 7 twice on same PC


    Hi all, probably a slightly unusual question but I currently run Windows 7 virtually in VirtualBox on my PC (inside Linux). I am giving someone else my PC and I want to format the hard drive and install Windows 7 for them. Can I do this using the same version which I registered within VirtualBox on the same PC?

    Thanks for any help.
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  2. Posts : 5,795
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #2

    If it is a retail license, absolutely legit. Just make sure it isn't in use on any other computers. If it is an OEM license, you may be toying the EULA's restrictions, and it may need to be called in to activate.
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  3. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Cheers for the reply - it's definitely a retail license so i should be fine, in theory.
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  4. Posts : 5,795
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #4

    It will work just fine and be completely legit for resale.
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