Is Windows 7 the same for laptop and PC?

bimmaman

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As per title really... Just wondering if there are any differences?

Another thing I was wondering... Is the windows license limited to 1 computer only?? I've never had a genuine version of windows before (tut tut), but I always assumed if you bought a lisence, you could use it on more than 1 computer (I have a laptop and 2 PC's)...

If it is limited, can I buy a second lisence cheaper?

Thanks people!

Carl
 

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OS
Windows 7
Carl, just one computer at a time per license. Look into the family license pack for some price break.

Ken
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Optiplex 980
OS
Win7 x64 Ultimate SP1
CPU
Intel i7-2600
Memory
8 Gig
Graphics Card(s)
Geforce gt 520
Monitor(s) Displays
LG & Acer
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Internet Speed
Fios 45/35
Other Info
Windows Home Server
The only difference I've seen is the power options - desktop pc's have no batteries.
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Sony Vaio Z46GDU
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x86-64
CPU
[email protected] 1066MHz FSB
Motherboard
Sony branded
Memory
6GB DDR3 1066MHz
Graphics Card(s)
9300M GS 256MB Dedicated (Speed) + Intel4500MHD (Stamina)
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
13.1' WXGA
Screen Resolution
1600x900
Hard Drives
320GB 7200RPM w/ 16MB cache
Internet Speed
1MB/s
There is no difference between Windows versions on mobile PCs vs desktops. It will detect that automatically.

As for licensing, sorry one PC per license.

~Lordbob
 

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Hera
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Mint 9
CPU
Intel i5-2500k
Motherboard
ASUS P8P67 Pro
Memory
2x 4Gb Corsair VENGEANCE DDR3-1600
Graphics Card(s)
NVidia GeForce N260GTX Twin Frozr
Sound Card
Realtek HD OnBoard Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
ASUS 24" Monitor
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
G.SKILL Phoenix Series 60GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3R 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA II
PSU
Cooler Master Real Power Pro 750W
Case
Cooler Master Haf 932
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Fans
Keyboard
Razer Tarantula
Mouse
Razer Lachesis
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not fast enough
Carl, just one computer at a time per license. Look into the family license pack for some price break.

Ken

Yes this is correct information, one comuter at a time. If you just bought the OS, call MS and they will (happened before) will let you buy family pack and give credit for price already paid.
 

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 10, Home Clean Install
CPU
Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech
Motherboard
Dell
Memory
6 gb
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
Sound Card
Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell SP2009W 20"
Hard Drives
640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive
Cooling
Fan
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Dell Premium Optical USB
Internet Speed
DSL 2.85
The family pack offer has been discontinued...so that isn't an option anymore unless you can find one floating around the net or still in a store.

Sorry, 1 install per computer. Windows is expensive.
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self-Built in July 2009
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
Memory
8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
Sound Card
Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
Monitor(s) Displays
23" Acer x233H
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
PSU
Corsair 620HX modular
Case
Antec P182
Cooling
stock
Keyboard
ABS M1 Mechanical
Mouse
Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
Internet Speed
15/2 cable modem
Other Info
Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
there is one difference - Windows Mobility Centre. As far as I'm aware you can't get to it on a desktop machine (that was the case with Vista). Apart from that, nothing.
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inspiron 1545
OS
Windows 7 build 7100 x86
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.1GHz
Motherboard
GM45 chipset
Memory
3GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(TM) Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD
Sound Card
Realtek HD
Monitor(s) Displays
15.6" WLED 720p
Screen Resolution
1366x768
Hard Drives
320GB 5400rpm hard drive
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