Licenses for Windows 7

My question is about the licenses and what I can do to upgrade my computers. I bought a laptop in September 2009 with Vista Home Premium. I ordered the upgrade of Windows 7. I also have 3 other computers, I would like to override the new laptop:

  1. Desktop computer with Vista Home Premium purchased in May 2009
  2. Laptop with XP Home Edition SP3 purchased in December 2006
  3. Laptop with XP Home Edition SP3 bought in August 2006

I ran the Advisor to download on all machines, and they passed.

How many machines, if any, can I run the Windows 7 upgrade? There are several licenses? What do you suggest me to XP machines?

It is a forum specific to Windows Update, Bob. It has nothing to do with the upgrade of Windows. Post here instead, please: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7install/threads ~ Robear Dyer (PA bear); MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002. DISCLAIMER: I do not represent nor don't work for Microsoft

Tags: Windows

Similar Questions

  • Portege R500 - Toshiba does sell OEM licenses for Windows 7

    Hello

    I have a Portege R500 with Windows XP.
    I have now installed a version of Windows 7 without activation to see if all the drivers are working (Windows 8 is not supported I know).

    Everything looks good and Windows tells me now as planned, it is not authentic and propose to buy the license, but when I go to MS it fails (it seems that MS sells not more Windows 7).

    Toshiba sells licenses for Windows 7 for a R500 OEM?

    It would be a shame to throw it away because of this.

    Thank you
    Markus

    All you can do is to order a Toshiba Recovery disk.
    The recovery disc contains exactly the same operating system that was preinstalled on the laptop on the first day of purchase.

    In your case, this means that you will get the recovery with Win XP OS disk.

    As Timox said: If you want to use the other system than Win XP, you must purchase the Microsoft operating system.

  • Microsoft has stopped issuing licenses for windows 2008R2 Enterprise edition?

    Please specify if Microsoft has stopped issuing licenses for windows 2008 R2 64-bit Enterprise edition.

    Kind regards

    Aravind.

    This issue is beyond the scope of this site and must be placed on Technet or MSDN

    http://social.msdn.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home

  • I have a valid license for Windows XP key code, so why the system tells me it is not currently active or real?

    Windows has no

    I had to spend my PC this morning. Moving it, I decided to implement a new network card. When I reconnected it all the cables, I plugged my USB mouse on another USB port where it had been plugged in before. The computer is more than 7 years old and I've never had a problem with the front Windows Validation. I have a valid license for Windows XP key code, so why the system tells me it is not currently active or real?

    When Windows checks to see if you have moved your copy of Windows to "another computer", among other things, that his focus on the identification of several strands of material in the computer to see if they are different than when Windows was first installed.  I do not remember the list for now, but I remember that the network card is one of the pieces - and IIRC it is 'valuable' higher than others to reach the conclusion.

    You probably other elements has changed over the past seven years and now Windows has decided to have a "new" computer  Assuming that you haven't changed the motherboard - if you had, you would have had this issue at the time wherever you did--your installation is still legal.  Reactivate using your original license key. It should work online, but you will need to call the number that appears in the error message from re - validate.

  • I have the license for Windows XP Edition family. Can I get the update to XP Professional?

    Upgrade Windows XP Edition license family to XP Professional

    I have the license for Windows XP Edition family. Can I get the update to XP Professional?  What are the conditions of update to XP Professional?

    Because Windows XP and Windows XP Professional are no longer available, you will not be able to buy and upgrade.

  • license for windows family vista premium 64-bit, but need to copy

    I have the license for windows vista Home premium 64-bit.  I had to replace the motherboard in my pc.
    so I had to reinstall windows, but only had a copy of windows xp from an old computer.
    what I have to buy a new copy of windows vista?

    Hello

    If vista is preinstalled, motherboards change should be done in conjunction with the manufcacturer of the computer

    preinstalled OEM licenses are tired to the original material on which they are installed

    the license dies when the computer dies

    If a retail license, you can change morherboards

    borrow a vista microsoft dvd; not a HP, Acer recovery disk etc

    Make sure that you borrow the correct 32-bit or 64-bit microsoft dvd to your computer

    they contain all versions of vista

    This is the product key that determines which version of vista is installed

    http://www.theeldergeek.com/Vista/vista_clean_installation.html

    How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals

    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

  • If I buy a used PC that does not have an operating system or OS disc, still has the label of license for windows can download Microsoft windows?

    If I buy a used PC that does not have an operating system or OS disc, still has the label of license for windows can download Microsoft windows?

    N ° you must contact the manufacturer of the computer and asking for a disc of recovery/reinstallation of Windows. Carey Frisch

  • Should what type of license for Windows I use for a company that will have a Web site?

    Hello

    Could you tell me please what type of license for Windows should I buy for a company that will have a Web site (without space)?

    I mentioned that I'll keep maintaining for her by a CMS, and I bought the hosting and domain.

    Forward to your response.

    Best regards

    F.

    • client Windows (for example, 7, 8, 8.1, 10) Limited has somewhere around 5 concurrent connections. and costs up to $300.
    • Server cost $1000-$1200 and comes with 5 licenses client [connection] or however any extra you pay.
    • You can configure a web server using this (local, apache already sets up LISTENING to hang on to all of the network adapters using the *-http://jesusnjim.com/web-design/setup-test-server.html)
  • Where can I buy an additional license for Windows 7?

    Hi all

    I would like to know I can buy an additional license for Windows 7. I have a XP one computer want to upgrade to Windows 7. I have a disc from a previous purchase just a license to install on another computer.

    Thank you

    Ray

    Original title: Windows 7 license

    Product keys are not sold separately, but you can buy a license for sale at retail and use the packaging product key:

    Microsoft is no longer at the price of Windows 7 because it ended sales in October 2013, so you will have to turn to third party providers who might still have in stock. Please note, due to demand and scarcity, there could be no available retail license and you may have to settle for licenses OEM System Builder, which are just as effective but come with license restrictions (which to be honest, are not a lot of weight, given that all future versions of Windows are full anyway (Windows 8.1 and later) versions. Please note that you must purchase the corresponding edition that corresponds with the drive you have:

    Where can I still get Windows 7?

    Full version-

    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

    Full version-

    Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate

    Full version-

    Microsoft Windows 7 Professional

    Version upgrade-

    Microsoft Windows 7 Professional upgrade

    Version upgrade-

    Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Upgrade

    Version upgrade-

    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade

    Family Pack:

    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Family Pack (3 users)

    OEM licenses:

    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit, System Builder OEM Pack 1 DVD (new Packaging)

    Windows 7 Professional SP1 64 bit (OEM) System Builder Pack of 1 DVD (new Packaging)

    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit (Full) system builder OEM DVD 1 Pack (new Packaging)

    The OEM of Windows 7 versions are identical to the versions commercial full license with the following exception:

    -OEM versions don't offer any free direct support from Microsoft technical support Microsoft

    -OEM Licenses are tied to the computer first you install and activate it on

    -OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard

    -OEM versions does not move directly from an older Windows operating system

    What is OEM software? :

    http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/oemsupport_1/en-GB

    Licensing FAQ:

    http://www.Microsoft.com/OEM/en/licensing/sblicensing/pages/licensing_faq.aspx

    Resources:

    http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/13/WinXP-to-Win7/

  • Is my license for Windows XP Pro for the x 64 version?

    I have a computer with a license for the standard version of 32-bit of Windows XP Professional. Am I allowed to install Windows XP Pro x 64 with this license?

    No - they are completely different products.

  • Possible corperate corrupt or expired license for Windows Xp PRO

    One time, I bought a laptop with the already downloaded software.

    Recently I went down load new software and it would not complete itself, said something to the effect of some file was missing.

    I then in the Xp Pro updates in the hope that it would fix the problem.

    Once there, Microsoft has verified the legality of my software and poster possibly my software has been corrupted or the coperate license has expired. For the life of me I don't know who it is, is that I am not very computer.

    This camera cell phone with 'no windows installation disk' Windows Xp Pro.

    My question is this, is there a way to solve this problem with losing them all my programs?

    And if so, please point me in the direction to go.

    Thank you for reading this.

    What is the brand and model of the laptop? Is there a sticker Microsoft Windows certificate of Authenticity on it somewhere (usually the bottom)? If so, what version of Windows is listed? XP Pro, HP or something else?

    What was the exact message that you received from Microsoft? Note that there is no such thing as a "showing" for Windows license.

    Did you buy this laptop of opportunity by chance? If so, it is possible, there was once a version of volume license for XP Pro, which has since expired.

  • Cannot resolve the problems BIOS lack family license for windows 7 Edition error

    I windows 7 error code 0xc004f063 BIOS missing required license. This without reason, while using my computer, after that activation was made months ago. Trying to activate by phone (as recommended) cannot be used as there is no option in the activation menu. I followed all the steps recommended to activate by phone, but the menu does not appear this option so I can't find the phone number to call. What will I do to solve the problem? The windows license is genuine and is preinstalled on my laptop. I bought the laptop to the United States while traveling a couple of years back, and now I am living in Qatar (expat).

    Try the following:

    Click Start, right click on computer

    Click on properties

    Scroll down to the Windows Activation

    Click on the link 'change product key '.

    Enter the product key located on the COA sticker attached to the bottom of your laptop or in the battery compartment. Click next to activate via the Internet.

    COA certificate of authenticity:

    http://www.Microsoft.com/howtotell/content.aspx?PG=COA

    ??

    What is the certificate of authenticity for Windows?

    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/what-is-the-Windows-certificate-of-authenticity

  • Need help with license for Windows store

    Hello! I have problem with Windows store, he says he has a problem with the license.

    It happened because I tried to upgrade my Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 and I've failed at about 20 times. Servers of M$ have been save this issue but they have not registered my fails so now servers $ M think I use illegal license for my laptop. My laptop is Asus F55A and I can not use the store because M$ servers does not allow me too.

    Please Microsoft something about it.i have legal Windows but probably your servers register this as illegal because I repeatedly upgrading to windows 10 who never worked and your servers did not know my fails.

    Please answer.

    Error with Windows store code "this application failed to start because of a problem with its license. Please try again later.

    Any help will be for me!

    Hello

    Thanks for posting your query on the Microsoft Community.

    According to the description, I understand that you are facing problems with Windows.

    I suggest you to refer to the suggestions of B Abid replied on 29 October 2012 and check if that helps.

    http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_8-windows_store/unable-to-open-Windows-8-store/8a90d67e-9FEE-4B1F-A549-e702d0b207f4

    Hope that the information provided is useful. Let us know if you have questions related to Windows, we will be happy to help you.

  • Adobe Acrobat Pro XI license for Windows and Mac

    I have a license for Adobe Acrobat Pro XI (Using in Windows).  I intend to switch to Mac OS, will be the same key that I use to work for Windows on Mac OS?

    Hi Charles,

    Mac will have a different set of serial number.

    Concerning

    Stéphane

  • CS6 design & web license for windows changing in CS6 for mac?

    I ' have the problem that I changed from windows to mac. Before 3 years, I bought CS6 design & web for windows!

    Now, I changed for mac and want to use my license. Is their opportunity?
    Please help me

    l http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/Policy-Pricing/Order-Product-Platform-Language-swap.htm

    Mylenium

  • I have a single license for Windows and Mac?

    I have PS CS4 for Windows installed on my desktop computer. I recently bought a MacBook Pro. Can I install computer PS on my new laptop using my Windows license or if I have to buy another license.

    Standalone licenses specific platform and you are 3 versions behind. Your best option would be to simply sign up for creative cloud. Otehrwise, you will need to purchase another license for CS6 standalone for your Mac.

    Mylenium

Maybe you are looking for