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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows Vista and 7 => Topic started by: alexma on March 08, 2010, 02:40:11 PM

Title: Buying a Product Key
Post by: alexma on March 08, 2010, 02:40:11 PM

I have an Update Win 7 pack. I have used the 64 bit disc, and Prod. Key. Now I want to use the 'other' disc (32 bit) on a different PC, so will need to buy another Key. Is this the way to go, or will it be better/easier to just purchase another Win 7 'Upgrade'? If so, how do I go about getting another key? Alexma.

Title: Re: Buying a Product Key
Post by: Mulreay on March 08, 2010, 02:52:57 PM

You will have to buy another product..  so you will have to re-buy win-7. One product per PC.

Title: Re: Buying a Product Key
Post by: alexma on March 08, 2010, 02:55:30 PM

Just seems a shame I already have the disc...Ah well... Many thanks

Title: Re: Buying a Product Key
Post by: patio on March 08, 2010, 02:57:46 PM

1 liscense = 1 install...
That's how it works.
You could install the same one to another machine but you won't find the crippling features much fun...they are getting good at that...

Title: Re: Buying a Product Key
Post by: alexma on March 08, 2010, 03:02:41 PM

Do explain.. The cripple bit, I mean....(No not really Patio) So it's back to Ama#zon for a cheapy!!

Title: Re: Buying a Product Key
Post by: Mulreay on March 08, 2010, 03:04:12 PM

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Quote from: alexma on March 08, 2010, 03:02:41 PM

Do explain.. The cripple bit, I mean....(No not really Patio) So it's back to Ama#zon for a cheapy!!

No no... sure Patio can better explain

Title: Re: Buying a Product Key
Post by: patio on March 08, 2010, 03:11:52 PM

Well with Win7 for example it does random shutdowns with no warning and without saving data...
Another symptom is your web connectivity goes out...

You know...just fun stuff like that.

Title: Re: Buying a Product Key
Post by: alexma on March 08, 2010, 03:14:56 PM

Awe Thanks Patio!! You are a little ray of sunshine on an otherwise rainy day!! Cheers Mate!

Title: Re: Buying a Product Key
Post by: Mulreay on March 08, 2010, 03:32:19 PM

And certainly not stepping on Patio's toes but if you add an 'unofficial' Win 7 they will probably catch you out on things like 'media player' updates that will check your authenticity and it does have the potential to cause more problems than it's worth.
Sorry to *censored* in.. just helping  ;)

Title: Re: Buying a Product Key
Post by: Geek-9pm on March 08, 2010, 03:34:28 PM

From Microsoft:
Still running Windows 7 RC? Time to upgrade. (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/get/release-candidate.aspx)

Title: Re: Buying a Product Key
Post by: Mulreay on March 08, 2010, 03:40:25 PM

Quote from: alexma on March 08, 2010, 02:40:11 PM

I have an Update Win 7 pack. I have used the 64 bit disc, and Prod. Key.

Quote from: Geek-9pm on March 08, 2010, 03:34:28 PM

From Microsoft:
Still running Windows 7 RC? Time to upgrade. (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/get/release-candidate.aspx)

No mention of RC...