Can I install Windows 7 on computers with one license?
I am running Vista 32 bit. I want to upgrade to Windows 7. I have two desktop computers and laptop. My question is: do I need to buy two keys to activate Windows 7 on both computers?
Yes, a product key for each computer.
Windows 7 upgrade paths
Microsoft has released a downloadable document from MS word with a list of paths to upgrade to Windows 7.
http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=e170eba1-5bab-401F-bbf5-00f0ee7fe0fb
Note: The 'Upgrade' from Windows 7 version you are the owner requires a previous version (and ligitimate) from Windows XP or Vista. If you do not meet these requirements, then you must purchase a full version of Windows 7.
Windows 7 upgrade paths
http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579%28WS.10%29.aspx
Decrypt Windows 7 upgrades: the official rankings
http://mossblog.AllThingsD.com/20090804/deciphering-Windows-7-upgrades-the-official-chart/
(Save the graphic, and then open it using a photo editing software or Viewer to expand to a size more readable)
Which is right for you?
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/compare
Windows 7 Professional upgrade - Vista owners: be aware that the upgrade to Windows 7 Professional can be used only to perform a upgrade in place for computers that have Vista Business Edition. Unfortunately there is no indication on the box or retail in the EULA/license restrictions of Windows 7 Professional
http://www.PAGESTART.com/windows7proupgade.html
Users of Windows Vista Home Basic Edition, your choice of upgrade: Windows 7 Home Basic Edition, Premium 7 or 7 Ultimate
Users of Windows Vista Home Premium, your choice of upgrade are: Windows 7 Home Premium or Ultimate 7
Users of Windows Vista business, your choice of upgrade are: Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate or Enterprise edition
Users of Windows Vista Enterprise: only one way upgrade of Windows 7 Enterprise
Windows Vista Ultimate users: once again as a way to upgrade Windows 7 Ultimate.
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