Windows 7 Home Premium, 32 bit question.

[dududf]

Hey guys, I'm going to be upgrading my computer to its entirety (minus processor) this weekend, and I plan to install my dads copy of Windows 7 on it.

this is fine, as I've reformatted many a time on XP, but then a friend of mine said that there are install limits, and that you can only install Windows 7 ONCE then you need a new copy of it.

My reaction was that of surprise, as XP wasn't like that.

So what I'm trying to clear up is: Does Windows 7 Home Premium have an install limit?


I'd rather not want to add approximately 110$ or so to my Computer expenses @.@
If it does, I'll buy another copy of windows 7 niggardly.

Thanks guys for your assistance!
[sub][sub]inb4 some idiot saying "Use Google". God I hate those idiots. I wouldn't make a thread unless I thoroughly googled >_>[/sub][/sub]

 

[TheBlackKnight]

I don't think you have an install limit for your copy of Win7.

But...either check the EULA or the small booklet that comes with the DVD.

 

[dududf]

I don't think you have an install limit for your copy of Win7.

But...either check the EULA or the small booklet that comes with the DVD.

It doesn't say @.@

 

[dududf]

Well the box says 1 PC licence. But mines is an OEM copy so dunno what they have on the retail copies. Either way I've only used it on one computer (this one) so I can't say from experience.

Mine is also an OEM copy.

 

[uncle-ellis]

niggardly.

I'm gonna have to ask,

Niggardly?

 

[dududf]

niggardly.

I'm gonna have to ask,

Niggardly?

Another way of saying Reluctantly.

Go to google and type

define: niggardly

It's an actual word, from which is not a swear in any shape or form.

It fits my context, here's the definition I use.

grudging: petty or reluctant in giving or spending; "a niggardly tip"

I'll reluctantly buy another copy of something that I already own.

 

[Aura Guardian]

Google helped

Is there a limit to how many computers qualify for the update program?
Yes, the program covers a maximum of 25 PCs for an organization. Microsoft says the program is designed for consumers and small businesses and notes the limit of five machines under a similar program with Windows Vista has been lifted.

Gartner analyst Michael Silver said that big businesses should press computer makers to extend the upgrade to cover any large orders between now and when Windows 7 ships. Otherwise, the only way for businesses to be covered is to purchase one of Microsoft's volume licensing programs for Windows, such as Software Assurance.

"Microsoft is encouraging organizations to buy (Software Assurance) and those that don't will need to deal with these artificial, annoying rules," Silver said.

Although I hope it helps you.

 

[uncle-ellis]

niggardly.

I'm gonna have to ask,

Niggardly?

Another way of saying Reluctantly.

Go to google and type

define: niggardly

It's an actual word, from which is not a swear in any shape or form.

It fits my context, here's the definition I use.

grudging: petty or reluctant in giving or spending; "a niggardly tip"

I'll reluctantly buy another copy of something that I already own.

What ever you say its just... one of my best friends is black soooo...

 

[Aura Guardian]

niggardly.

I'm gonna have to ask,

Niggardly?

Spoiler

"Niggardly" (noun: "niggard") is an adjective meaning "stingy" or "miserly", perhaps related to the Old Norse verb nigla = "to fuss about small matters". It is cognate with "niggling", meaning "petty" or "unimportant", as in "the niggling details".

 

[Laughing Man]

Where's the difficulty with this one. Doesn't matter if it's an OEM copy or a standard retail version you can only install the OS on one machine. With the software box you will have gotten a single licence key. When you installed the OS first time and authorised it over the internet that key will have been tied to your computer. The OS will also have taken a record of the hardware that the OS was installed on.

If you have to reinstall on the same computer, no problem go for it. If you do a significant upgrade to that computer, changing several components (mobo funidmentally) then you will need to get MS to reauthorise your licence key.

The sum of all this is yes you can install your Dad's copy of Windows 7 but you will not be able to register it so just like Windows XP and Windows Vista it will become useless after the trial period has expired. You could phone and maybe blag your way through a reauthorisation. If it works great but 7 is still the new OS on the block so don;t expect Microsoft to just roll over and let you install it for free. Also be aware that if you install it on your computer and your Dad still uses his and get's updates there may or may not be issues with two computers with the same Licence key trying to get updates.

Finally the reason why XP let you install on two computers is simple, XP was old and MS just gave up on caring weather you had the right to install the software on the computer ages ago. I installed my copy of OEM XP on the same computer each time I did a mobo upgrade, according to the OEM rules I shouldn't have been able to do that but I went through 3 different Mobos and it self authorised over the internet without an issue each time.