Windows on different computer

[blacklex]

Hello fellow computer people and others,

Today I have a question that might just burt my bubble... not sure. But I was wondering if I could install windows 7 on my new computer. It is windows 7 home premium. However, I have installed it on about three computers so far (including virtual machines). So if any of you experts can help me out on this topic, it would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advanced,
blacklex

 

[USAFRet]

The same copy, with the same key, on multiple PC's? Did you buy a family pack?

No. Buy a new copy for your new machine.

 

[blacklex]

The same copy, with the same key, on multiple PC's? Did you buy a family pack?

No. Buy a new copy for your new machine.

Then why did it work on one other PC and 2 virtual machines?

 

[USAFRet]

The same copy, with the same key, on multiple PC's? Did you buy a family pack?

No. Buy a new copy for your new machine.

Then why did it work on one other PC and 2 virtual machines?

Because the activation server at Microsoft hasn't picked up on it yet...
I just did a reinstall of Windows 8 over the weekend (exact same PC except for the hard drive), and upon attempting to activate, it said right away "This is in use on another PC."
Was able to resolve via the phone activation, but it knew.

 

[blacklex]

So I can try but it may not work?

 

[USAFRet]

So I can try but it may not work?

And it may work, but become deactivated later.

 

[blacklex]

So I may be able to use it for a while but not for long?

 

[USAFRet]

So I may be able to use it for a while but not for long?

No way to predict.

 

[Jaxem]

you'll be able to install it, but Windows 7 reaches out to the Microsoft authentication servers occasionally, and when it does you'll get an error about activation, you'll be able to activate it to that machine through the phone system, but then you'll get the same error on the other machines. you're better off just getting a new copy and making sure to keep the keys straight, i have a few keys and accidentally double installed with one once, it was pretty annoying.

 

[blacklex]

you'll be able to install it, but Windows 7 reaches out to the Microsoft authentication servers occasionally, and when it does you'll get an error about activation, you'll be able to activate it to that machine through the phone system, but then you'll get the same error on the other machines. you're better off just getting a new copy and making sure to keep the keys straight, i have a few keys and accidentally double installed with one once, it was pretty annoying.

Thanks for your reply! I will probably double install it but eventually get a seperate one for myself. Probably OEM. Thanks!