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[01bigbuddy]

hi brian
can you just clearn something up with me. ive just purchased a retail copy of windows 7 ultimate.
can i install my copy onto more than one computer useing the same product code
many thanks

[MrTicker]

Hi There,

The short answer is no. When you purchase a retail copy of any Windows OS it comes only with the one license for that one installation on that single machine. If you installed the same OS on a second machine you will find that when you try to activate it with the same C.O.A. (Certificate of Authority) you will not be allowed to do so since the original install has already been registered with Microsoft. The only way round this is to purchase additional licenses for each seperate machine.

A recent client of mine attempted this not long ago and was unable to do so for the reason stated above.

Cheers, HTH,

ticker

[Britec]

Ticker is right the answer is no