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Negative. 1 license, 1 machine.Just one?! XP was like five wasn't it?
Yes, because OEM can be on one system, and then it should live and die with that system. Retail can be reinstalled an infinite number of times, just one PC at a time.Is the number different depending on what type of Windows 7 you buy
No Windows OS, including XP, has an 'install limit'. You just can't activate it on multiple hardware configurations in a relatively short amount of time. If you space out the installs you should never see your key give you that error.How many times can you install one Windows 7 key on different hardware configurations?
Is the number different depending on what type of Windows 7 you buy (eg. OEM vs retail)?
Is it the same as XP when you use up your install limit - you phone them and they activate it if you've 'uninstalled it from the last system'?
I'm also not sure where you've gotten your information, but whoever told you a single XP license (non-VLK) could go on 5 systems at a time....should be ignored from now on.
Does the whole "license key" concept really go over people's heads that much?
I just wanted to point out that by this post I am in no way suggesting installing your single copy on multiple machines. I'm merely referring to how many times you can re-activate that single copy if you reinstall the OS on the same machine.No Windows OS, including XP, has an 'install limit'. You just can't activate it on multiple hardware configurations in a relatively short amount of time. If you space out the installs you should never see your key give you that error.
yes ... depending on who it is and how well versed they are. not everyone deals with this stuff all the time and when there are so many different options, it's hard to keep track of it all.
i say the hell with it and just try it for yourself and see
I just wanted to point out that by this post I am in no way suggesting installing your single copy on multiple machines. I'm merely referring to how many times you can re-activate that single copy if you reinstall the OS on the same machine.
I don't think you guys are understanding the question. Here is what happens with XP:
- I install Windows, and activate the automatic way (either over the net or using the telephone service where you enter a code and a pre-recorded voice gives you an activation code).
- I make a major hardware change and it wants me to reactivate - I do an automatic activation as above.
- I make another major hardware change and it wants me to reactivate - I do another automatic activation as above. And so on... I *think* the limit was 3-5 automatic activations.
- I make yet another major hardware change and it wants me to reactivate - I attempt to do an automatic activation as above, but I'm given a message saying something along the lines of "Sorry, according to our records you have activated Windows on the maximum number of PCs".
- Now I call the number used for automatically activating via phone, and press the key to speak to a human operator. I tell them: "I recently made a hardware change, and now Windows wont activate", and they give me an activation code.
What I'm asking is; how many times will I be able to automatically activate Windows 7 after major hardware changes before I have to speak to a human operator?
Sure we are. You just aren't understanding the responses. XP also resets that number every 6 months, I believe, if there are no reactivations.I don't think you guys are understanding the question.
Who cares...honestly? If you are reactivating that much to worry about it, you need to make adjustments on your end on what you do with your systems, then worrying about some limit. In fact, if you really need to reactivate that much, why would you even bother reactivating Windows 7 anyway? Just use the 120 re-arm method until you get the system set the way you want it, and THEN activate it.So does 7 reset that number? And whether it resets it or not, what is that number (that was the original goddamn question)?
It's called a hardware hash, and when that hash changes, it tells Microsoft that it is being activated on a different computer. That's why the activation trips when major components are changed.How do they know whether or not you've uninstalled it from the last PC?
So does 7 reset that number? And whether it resets it or not, what is that number (that was the original goddamn question)?
So are you saying only OEM licenses have a set number of activations? With retail it's infinite with no 6 month cool down period or anything?
How do they know whether or not you've uninstalled it from the last PC?
And yet you accuse us of not understanding the issue. I'll try and simplify it. Do you see anyone else asking this question? The answer is no, because no one else is bothered by any limits. We all are aware your intent to buy a legit license, so the only person bringing up piracy is you. Now, let's move on, shall we?Jeez, never mind then. Don't know why you guys are beating around the bush. Scared some idiot will mistake a straight answer for implication of piracy or something?
And thats what you were told before too. You just chose to get your underoos in a bunch, rather than pay attention to the answers you were given. That's becoming very common on here...I guess I shouldn't be surprised.That's what I needed to know.
Ok, I am planning on doing a major hardware upgrade (motherboard, cpu, ram). I have a retail copy of Windows 7 Prof. registered right now. Is there some way to unregister the license, or will I have to call up to have it reset? (Also, is the mentioned call to the Microsoft support, or is there a special number?)
Chances are, you won't have to call, but even if you do, it is a quick, painless process. Install the OS on your new system, and get your drivers loaded, to make sure all your hardware is working properly (since it is a new system). Don't enter your key during the install, and take advantage of the 30 day period before putting in your key.or will I have to call up to have it reset?
How many times can you install one Windows 7 key on different hardware configurations?
Is the number different depending on what type of Windows 7 you buy (eg. OEM vs retail)?
Is it the same as XP when you use up your install limit - you phone them and they activate it if you've 'uninstalled it from the last system'?
Same with 'Upgrade' licenses?
Quick question, with Windows 7 Release Candidate is there any sort of limit on the amount machines I can activate that on?
Thanks
Quick question, with Windows 7 Release Candidate is there any sort of limit on the amount machines I can activate that on?
Thanks
You could put the RC on as many machines as you want with the same key, but in March 2010 the machine will go dark after 2 hours and you'll have to reboot it. I'm not sure if/when it completely stops functioning.
Ok, thanks for that. Just need to sort my brothers laptop out as its full of crap & i'm not putting vista back on it.
Sorry for the thread jack
And yet you accuse us of not understanding the issue. I'll try and simplify it. Do you see anyone else asking this question? The answer is no, because no one else is bothered by any limits. We all are aware your intent to buy a legit license, so the only person bringing up piracy is you. Now, let's move on, shall we?
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