one Win7 Disc + 4 computers = ?

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    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
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    one Win7 Disc + 4 computers = ?


    I have recently purchased 1 Windows 7 32-bit Home Premium installation disc from CompUSA. When I purchased the disc I was under the impression that you could use 1 disc to install Windows 7 on more than 1 computer. I have been researching lately and think I have made a mistake. Can you or can you not install Windows 7 Home Premium on 4 computers with the same installation CD?
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  2. Posts : 3,960
    W7 x64
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    Only if you have purchased a multi-license edition...
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  3. Posts : 255
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
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    Qdos said:
    Only if you have purchased a multi-license edition...
    So i need to purchase more installation discs? I was able to install Windows XP Pro on up to five computers. Does it matter if I stated that I purchased the Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit OEM System Builder Pack?
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  4. Posts : 3,960
    W7 x64
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    You can use your single disk to make multiple installations... however you'll need fresh keys to activate all but the first one...
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  5. Posts : 9,606
    Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
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    Why not check into a Microsoft Technet subscription for your needs ?
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    CoolioG said:
    I have recently purchased 1 Windows 7 32-bit Home Premium installation disc from CompUSA. When I purchased the disc I was under the impression that you could use 1 disc to install Windows 7 on more than 1 computer. I have been researching lately and think I have made a mistake. Can you or can you not install Windows 7 Home Premium on 4 computers with the same installation CD?
    Hello CoolioG, and welcome to Windows Seven Forums!

    There was a limited time offer of Windows 7 Home Premium Family Pack that included three computers. Does your CompUSA box say "Family Pack"?

    Cheers!
    Robert
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  7. Posts : 255
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
    Thread Starter
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    Qdos said:
    You can use your single disk to make multiple installations... however you'll need fresh keys to activate all but the first one...
    How do you obtain the keys? Did I make a mistake by purchasing the OEM version even if im a casual desktop user not a system builder? What is the installation difference between the OEM version and the regular Home Premium?
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  8. Posts : 2,036
    Windows 7 Professional x64
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    DocBrown said:
    Why not check into a Microsoft Technet subscription for your needs ?
    This IS good advice, I wish I had done it back when I first realized I needed it.

    Now I'm looking for yet another activation key I wish I had........

    Do it!
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  9. Posts : 197
    Windows 7 Enterprise x64
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    Here is some more information on the family pack that he was talking about.

    Microsoft | Windows 7 Home Premium Family Pack | GFC-00236 | B&H

    We used to carry them at Staples, but for some reason my store doesn't anymore.

    -Bill
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  10. Posts : 3,960
    W7 x64
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    M$ withdrew the triple licence family pack in the US, although you can still get them in the UK for about 130GBP a pack...
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