Saturday, 4 May 2019

Can I transfer a Windows 7 license to another computer?




Possible Duplicate:
When reinstalling Windows 7, does the language, version, architecture (64-bit or 32-bit) or source (OEM, retail, or MSDN) matter?



I was thinking of buying Windows 7 Ultimate to be installed on an old computer. In due time, I will be giving this old computer away.


The question is:



  • Will I have trouble transferring the Windows 7 Ultimate license to another PC?

  • If yes, do I need to watch out for any issues?

  • What exactly is Microsoft's stance/policies towards license transfers?

  • How many times can I transfer before it becomes illegal?



Answer



If you are purchasing a "retail copy" from a shop, you should not have any problems transferring it to another computer.


If you do run into a problem activating (which occasionally does happen) simply calling the Microsoft activation line (number given during the activation wizard) will allow you to activate it with a special code that you type in.


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