Use OEM Windows 7 Pro in virtual computer; Enterprise of Windows 8.1 in the physical Machine

Hello

I need some real tips on Windows license manager that I don't want to go against all Microsoft software license.

As a backdrop, I have the following:

-an OEM Windows 7 Pro that came with the purchase of a Dell PC

-a license in Volume Windows 8 with Software Assurance purchased by my company

I would like to know if I can install the copy of the OEM Windows 7 Pro in a virtual machine on the Dell PC, while having a Windows Installer on the physical PC/computer Dell 8.1. i.e. physical Machine Dell PC = Windows Enterprise 8.1; Virtual machine in the same Dell PC is Windows 7 Pro OEM.

I don't want to do a dual boot to install because it will be difficult to remove once my 3rd party applications fully supports Windows 8.1; and I also want to keep my PC as clean as possible. I also can't use one of the Open License of Windows 8 as a lower upgrade to Windows 7 as this installation will take another license to use.

I read from the windows 7 EULA that:

'Use with Virtualization Technologies. Rather than use the software directly on the licensed computer, you can install and use the software within the virtual (or emulated) only on the licensed computer system... »

I was wondering that the clause applies, but I don't know if the OEM Windows 7 Pro can be activated on a virtual machine because I don't have the OEM product key.

Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Hello

I need some real tips on Windows license manager that I don't want to go against all Microsoft software license.

As a backdrop, I have the following:

-an OEM Windows 7 Pro that came with the purchase of a Dell PC

-a license in Volume Windows 8 with Software Assurance purchased by my company

I would like to know if I can install the copy of the OEM Windows 7 Pro in a virtual machine on the Dell PC, while having a Windows Installer on the physical PC/computer Dell 8.1. i.e. physical Machine Dell PC = Windows Enterprise 8.1; Virtual machine in the same Dell PC is Windows 7 Pro OEM.

Yes, you can.

I don't want to do a dual boot to install because it will be difficult to remove once my 3rd party applications fully supports Windows 8.1; and I also want to keep my PC as clean as possible. I also can't use one of the Open License of Windows 8 as a lower upgrade to Windows 7 as this installation will take another license to use.

I read from the windows 7 EULA that:

'Use with Virtualization Technologies. Rather than use the software directly on the licensed computer, you can install and use the software within the virtual (or emulated) only on the licensed computer system... »

I was wondering that the clause applies, but I don't know if the OEM Windows 7 Pro can be activated on a virtual machine because I don't have the OEM product key.

It's the same clause I was going to paste attesting that you can install the license OEM Windows 7 in a VM.


In addition, since you have Windows Enterprise 8.1, you can use the built in Hyper-v:

Windows 8 integrates into hypervisor called Hyper-V.

This requires that your processor supports the translation of the secondary addresses.

To see if your processor is supported:

Press the Windows key + X

Click on programs and features

Click on turn Windows features on or off

See if you can check off Hyper-V and all its options of void

If this isn't the case, it does not support Hyper-v.

You can use alternatives such as Oracle VirtualBox or VMWare Player.

https://www.VirtualBox.org/wiki/downloads

VMware Player;

http://downloads.VMware.com/d/details/player_401/dGpkYnRwd3didGRwQA==

Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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