Windows 7 question? Do i need to pay additonal $$ per Licence?

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Windows 7 question? Do i need to pay additonal $$ per Licence?

i was wondering if i bought a Windows 7 Family Pack, for three computers, would i need to pay $150 and an additional amount per computer? or is it like a 50$ per computer deal?

thanks

Answer 1

no you just have the one off payment for the 3 computers , thats how it is in the uk so i suspect it be the same there

Answer 2

Depends on your licensing. It appears that if you're running Win7 with a Volume License that has Software Assurance you can run up to 4 virtual copies of the OS on the licensed machine. Every other reference I saw for other license types says that the OS license is for a single instance running on either physical or virtual hardware.



I don't think MS has specifically upgraded their documentation on this to Windows 7 yet. Here's the best reference I could find:



[Under "PUR Licensing Model Categories/Desktop Operating Systems – per copy, per device license"]



If you acquire “Software Assurance”, you have the right to use Windows Vista Enterprise Edition on the device instead of Windows Vista Business. This also permits you to run up to four additional copies or instances on the device.

Answer 3

Whatever you pay for the family pack, you get three licenses. The second and third do not cost extra. You can install it on up to three computers. The per computer cost depends on how many you actually install it on.

Answer 4

if you want an extra one you'll have to pay the full price for 1 more copy of windows 7.