Can I use a copy of Windows 7 on 2 computers?

Question

I want to download a copy of Windows 7 using my student discount. But will I be able to download that copy and use it on my other computer as well?

Answer 1

For home users, the Windows software licenses have always been for 1 computer per Windows copy.

Under the new "Family Pack" license, you can have Windows installed on up to 3 computers. (This is for the store-bought "Family Pack" Windows 7 DVD.)



The Windows 7 Home Premium license information can be obtained here:

http://search.microsoft.com/Results.aspx?q=microsoft+software+license+terms+windows+7&x=0&y=0&mkt=en-US&FORM=QBME1&l=1&refradio=0&qsc0=0



(If you click on the "MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS WINDOWS 7 HOME PREMIUM" link, it will download a copy of the software license in .pdf format.)

Answer 2

You are only allowed to install it on one computer at a time, and you won't be able to activate it on another until it is completely removed from the first. Additionally, you'll need to call Microsoft and activate over the phone because internet activation will most likely fail. (since it thinks you are installing on multiple computers) The only exception is if you bought a volume license for a business or used a "family 3 pack" of Windows 7.

Answer 3

Not if it is OEM product, besides you students can get a cheap copy for about $50 anyway? Need 2 keys for 2 computers?

Answer 4

I think it's good for up to 3 computers

Answer 5

No, one key = one computer. You'll have activation problems with the 2nd computer you try to activate on.

Answer 6

Maybe if you put it on a flash drive and boot each computer you use from the flash drive??? (I admit I'm guessing here)

Answer 7

It will only allow you to activate it on one computer.

Answer 8

:D just go to pirate bay and get a cracker for it lmao i got it on 3 computers for free

although to be honest its not as good as id expect it to be =/

Answer 9

no its one license ( serial number ) per computer