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I've read the blog post on license transfer, but I'm not clear in the case where I already have a licensed, activated copy of Windows 7 running on my PC but want to move that license to a VM running in Ubuntu on the same PC. Am I allowed?
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For testing purposes, I need to install a Windows XP Home environment in a virtual machine.
The thing here is I don't have a license and Microsoft won't sell it anymore. What can I do about it?
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We have a little office for our local sports club here. In this office we have three PCs which are all running on Ubuntu.
Because all of the PC users in this office are not that well educated in using Linux, I want to upgrade all three PCs to Windows 10.
Can I get three cheap Windows XP copies and just upgrade them for free? (I know, until 29th July.) Or is the upgrade restricted for copies that are sold before a special date?
Which alternatives I've got to get Windows for these 3 PC's? Our club isn't that big and we have to save money where we can. :)
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We get a lot of questions on Super User about Windows activation and licensing. This question is an attempt to answer the most common questions in one place with a canonical answer.
When reinstalling Windows, the following questions often come up:
Can I transfer the copy of Windows from my old computer to a new one?
Does the license key on the sticker on my computer work on any computer?
If I have a 32-bit version, can I install a 64-bit version?
I have an OEM version of Windows, but only a retail disk. Can I still use it?
I want to install Windows with a different language. Do I need a new license in that language?
I changed some hardware. Will I be able to reactivate my computer?
Can I back up my activation before doing a reinstall?
How many computers can I install my license on?
Do I have to deactivate my old installation before transferring a license? If so, how?
How does licensing work in Windows ?
What are the restrictions on transferring, reinstalling, and changing versions of Windows?
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Where do I download Windows 7 (legally from Microsoft)?
Disclaimer: I'm primarily a Linux/Unix person, so all this Windows licensing stuff is new to me.
Where I can I legally download Windows 7 installation .ISO files? (And will it work with my OEM manufacturer provided license?)
Let's say I have friend or family member that comes to me with a laptop that they need help with. This laptop was purchased from ${BigBox Store} and did not come either Installation CDs, or a manufacturer's Recovery CDs and not knowing any better they didn't opt to create a Recovery CD. Additionally, we are out of warranty so there is no (free) way to get the Recovery CDs from the manufacturer (plus they are loaded with a bunch of crapware anyway). And to top things off the installation is completely hosed...as in fresh install is the only way to go.
Luckily we still have that little license sticker on the bottom of the laptop, so he does own a license (or does the manufacturer own the license?), but we just don't have access to any installation media.
It looks like can obtain ESD installation files (whatever those are) here or I can get an .ISOs from a legal torrent. The former doesn't work me as I'm on Linux and the latter seems kind of sketchy.
- Will his OEM license that was provided with laptop work?
- Is it possible to legally obtain
the Windows 7 installation media that
matches the appropriate license?
- Where can I do this?
- How can I assure that I have a legitimate, untampered and trustworthy .ISO file?
- Can I get it in a .ISO format (all my machines run Linux, a .exe doesn't help me very much)?
- Who owns the license? My friend who bought the laptop or the manufacturer?
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I'd like our company to buy me a new laptop, but as I want quadcore i7 720QM, there are a lot of models with Windows 7 Home Premium, and few with Windows 7 Professional. I have looked in the edition comparison table and I can say that I don't need any of the features exclusive to Professional.
The question is: Can I legally use Windows 7 Home Premium at work?
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What is the license on the Linux man pages? GPL, Public Domain, etc? The Wikipedia page about the man doesn't appear to have any info about the licensing status of the man pages.
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I have a PC which has windows 7 license but I installed windows from an image I downloaded and it is already activated. For validating genuine Microsoft, I need to enter my own product key but the necessary activation tools do not exist in my windows folder. What should I do?
I googled stuff but because the keywords are too broad I couldn't find a useful tool.
DAZ doesn't work, activation button doesn't show up.
When I enter my original key to Windows Anytime Upgrade, I get this error:
When I attempt using slmgr, I get this error:
I used sfc /scannow
Now slmgr is existing, I entered slmgr.vbs -ipk XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX (replacing X es with the cd key) the operation successful. Now I have installed Microsoft Security essentials, which means the problem is solved.
Main steps are here
- Open command prompt (cmd) in admin mode
- Enter "sfc /scannow"
- Enter slmgr.vbs -ipk XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
- Success
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I'd like to get my hands on to legal Windows XP keys so that I could setup a few virtual machines. I'm a software developer and this would be greatly useful.
I'm willing to buy them (cheaply) if needed but I've not been able to identify a source for legal Windows XP keys. Is it possible for a previous user to resell Windows XP or is this against Microsoft's terms?
I am aware of MSDN Subscriptions, but I was hoping to keep this entire project within $50 (USD). I only need two to four keys...
(Note: The legal portion is extremely important. I don't even want to be in the gray here...)
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My understanding is that when I first upgrade, I can choose to upgrade as a fresh install.
If I want to do another fresh install in the future, can I do that? I tend to reinstall Windows every 1-3 years, to get back to a clean system.
If it makes a difference, I am running an OEM version of Windows 7 Home.
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I just ordered a laptop, and it came with Vista Home Premium 32-bit. I want Vista Home Premium 64-bit on it. I'm planning a reinstall. Does anyone know if my product key for Vista 32-bit will also work for Vista 64-bit for an OEM copy? As far as I know, I just need to get the 64-bit media. Is this correct? Thanks.
Update
The laptop is a Dell XPS M1330, and its hardware is supported. Dell would even sell it with 64-bit. However, it was significantly more expensive for lower specs, and I couldn't get it in red.
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I have Windows-8 running. I set it up at home using my own license key. However now I need to change the license key to use it at work.
In the past I've managed to do this by editing the OOBETimer file in the windows registry to deactivate Windows and then I could re-activate it with the new key. I can't do this on Windows-8.
Does anyone know how to do this?
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I have to change my current single-core Pentium computer to a new Dell XPS8300.
Unfortunately, I'm deadly allergic to Microsoft and someone where I work says I can return the Microsoft Windows that comes with it as long I don't boot nor open/burn the copy.
I would like to know if it's true, since Dell has no option to have Ubuntu:
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I tried this link. Will it be easier to sell the copy or return it to Microsoft?
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