How many computers will I be able to install W7 on?

[Rising]

I have a desktop and a laptop and I'd like to have it on both without having to buy 2 copies. Is it possible to do while being able to receive Windows updates? Also, will it be possible to do a clean install using the W7 upgrade disk like we could with Vista?

Would the fact that I have one 64 bit and one 32-bit make any difference? I know both versions are on the disk.

 

[2bn2b]

Hi,

I have a desktop and a laptop and I'd like to have it on both without having to buy 2 copies. Is it possible to do while being able to receive Windows updates?

well, i think it is possible.... but i don't know if it is legel.

Also, will it be possible to do a clean install using the W7 upgrade disk like we could with Vista?

I can not imagine why not.

Would the fact that I have one 64 bit and one 32-bit make any difference? I know both versions are on the disk.

I am not sure, but i have heared that if purchase the Windows 7 Upgrade version electronically (preferably through the presale and directly from Microsoft), you're given the choice to download the x64 bits


Hope this helps.... but if you are not sure you can contact Micro$oft about that.

 

[happinessiseasy]

I'm not 100% on this, but I'm pretty sure one copy is one license for one machine. It's been a while since I've had two computers that didn't come with it.

 

[Legacy Code]

I thought you was able to use one copy on 3 machines for personal use ?...but i may be wrong so please dont hold me to that

 

[K3VL4R]

I am not sure, but i have heared that if purchase the Windows 7 Upgrade version electronically (preferably through the presale and directly from Microsoft), you're given the choice to download the x64 bits

I checked the M$ store link and the upgrade kits are selling with both x86 and x64 so there is no need for electronic version (unless it is more convenient for you)

 

[yadielfeliciano]

Uhmm

only one I guess since you only get one license key

 

[Mongo]

I have a desktop and a laptop and I'd like to have it on both without having to buy 2 copies. Is it possible to do while being able to receive Windows updates?

You should have no problems receiving updates via the Automatic Updates feature in Windows. No license check is performed with this method.

However, licensing verification will be required to access the main Windows Update site through a web browser. So assuming you have a single copy of Windows installed on two or more computers, accessing the Windows Update site on more than one computer will certainly fail the genuine validation check.

 

[Rising]

You should have no problems receiving updates via the Automatic Updates feature in Windows. No license check is performed with this method.

However, licensing verification will be required to access the main Windows Update site through a web browser. So assuming you have a single copy of Windows installed on two or more computers, accessing the Windows Update site on more than one computer will certainly fail the genuine validation check.

Last time I even bothered with Windows Update through a browser was with XP. On Vista and Windows 7, it's handled through the windows update app. So would it be okay to do since it's handled through that app? Also, what if I'm using one comp at a time? Say I update one, switch it off and go and update the other one, will it work?

And I've read about that 3 machines per copy thing before, which was one of the reasons I asked here.

 

[sup3rsprt]

I think its more like 3 activations per key. But that is regardless if you install it on the same computer each time... So I think what you are trying to do (activating the same product key on multiple machines) is against the license agreement.

 

[xendrome]

The answer is (1)

 

[screwballl]

I have a desktop and a laptop and I'd like to have it on both without having to buy 2 copies. Is it possible to do while being able to receive Windows updates? Also, will it be possible to do a clean install using the W7 upgrade disk like we could with Vista?

Would the fact that I have one 64 bit and one 32-bit make any difference? I know both versions are on the disk.

From a legal point of view, you are only allowed to install one. In your case you will legally need to purchase 2 disc/licenses. I know that means you will have 4 discs (2 x86 and 2 x64) but you will be legal.

As for the clean install from disk, I would assume so, it will look for a previously installed OS and "upgrade it". For many of us, that means we can just "upgrade" our Windows 7 beta (I hope).
I am planing to clean off all 3 of my OS on my desktop (XP, Vista x64 and W7 beta), reset the partitions to the full drives, and going only to Windows 7 x64 on the main drive and Ubuntu 9.04 on the secondary drive. The other computers in my house will stay with the XP that is installed.... until I get another W7 license or two to update a few of them.

 

[Snufffed]

Originally Posted by Rising
Would the fact that I have one 64 bit and one 32-bit make any difference? I know both versions are on the disk.

Actually unless MS changes there way. you get 1 disk = x86 version and 1 disk = x64 version.
Both versions (Vista ) used the same KEY, and legally you could install 1 version on ea computer, BUT ONLY 1 COMPUTER WAS ALLOWED ON THE NET AT A TIME.
(was possible to detect 2 computer same KEY and both then could be SLAMMED.)

 

[Dwarf]

Hi Rising and welcome to Se7en Forums

At the moment, whilst we are using the RC build of W7, there is no limit as to how many systems a single copy can be installed on. However, once we move to the retail versions, then it will be one copy per machine. By that, I don't mean a physical copy as the same disk can be used to install W7 on as many machines as you like. Instead, I am referring to the licences, i.e. the 25-digit product keys. Each machine will require its own, unique, product key. You will need to note, though, that the actual edition of W7 installed on an individual machine (the disks contain all editions) will be determined by the product key. Also note that the 32-bit and 64-bit versions are on separate disks and currently have separate keys (at least in the RC builds).

 

[Rising]

Thanks. So don't we get different keys for each RC build downloaded? How likely is it that we would get a key for each version, 32-bit and 64-bit?

 

[Jacee]

No, you can use the same key with the 7100 RC build (don't know about the later torrent builds). One key will activate up to 5 machines for an unlimited number of reactivations.

 

[Lordbob75]

Also, will it be possible to do a clean install using the W7 upgrade disk like we could with Vista?

Yes. http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/14415-upgrade-full-what-difference-2.html#post145142

~Lordbob

 

[YupYup]

You can use the same key on the later torrent builds, and the key is good for 32 and 64 bit.

 

[Snufffed]

You can use the same key on the later torrent builds, and the key is good for 32 and 64 bit.

I tested both x86 and x64 versions of Win7 and used the same key to activate both... My Vista Ultimate Keys will activate both 86 and 64.
same key.

 

[lifeis2030]

Hi Rising and welcome to Se7en Forums

At the moment, whilst we are using the RC build of W7, there is no limit as to how many systems a single copy can be installed on. However, once we move to the retail versions, then it will be one copy per machine. By that, I don't mean a physical copy as the same disk can be used to install W7 on as many machines as you like. Instead, I am referring to the licences, i.e. the 25-digit product keys. Each machine will require its own, unique, product key. You will need to note, though, that the actual edition of W7 installed on an individual machine (the disks contain all editions) will be determined by the product key. Also note that the 32-bit and 64-bit versions are on separate disks and currently have separate keys (at least in the RC builds).

Hi! My current situation: I have a Dell running XP 32-bit and a HP on Vista 64-bit. I ordered the W7 Pro Upgrade from a local retailer.
My questions: Can I legally use the single order of W7 Pro Upgrade on both systems, with respects to the microprocessors? Does separate product keys mean multiple licenses? Will I have to get a total of 2 W7 Pro Upgrades?
Thanks in advance for any input.

 

[andych]

Hi! My current situation: I have a Dell running XP 32-bit and a HP on Vista 64-bit. I ordered the W7 Pro Upgrade from a local retailer.
My questions: Can I legally use the single order of W7 Pro Upgrade on both systems, with respects to the microprocessors? Does separate product keys mean multiple licenses? Will I have to get a total of 2 W7 Pro Upgrades?
Thanks in advance for any input.

You will only get 1 key and it will work for either 32 bit or 64 bit but as outlined above by pretty much everyone.....it can only be used for a single Installation. You can use the disc to install on as many machines as you like but you will not be able to activate any more than one unless you purchase more Licenses....