Ubuntu To Windows 7 With The Old XP Licence Code
Jan 5, 2010
I've had a look at the forum and can't really find an answer to my query.
About 4yrs ago I switched entirely to Linux due to the general instability and speed of my XP systems.
I have one valid XP licence from a Dell laptop now running Ubuntu but daughter No1 has used Windows 7 elsewhere and now wants it on her own homebuilt desktop.
Not being one for conflict I have agreed but here's my question.
Can I use the licence from my Dell laptop with an upgrade edition of Windows 7 on a clean install on the homebuilt desktop which has never had any version of Windows on it.
The Dell laptop runs Ubuntu and always will so I'm using a valid licence just on another machine, it seems an honest thing to do at least in my mind.
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I just 'upgraded' my computer from xp to w7 and have major issues re my old Matsonic motherboard.
Now the question is: what is a "computer" or 'One unit" licence? If I change the m/b would I be OK (morally/legally) using the same licence key on the new version of my computer?
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Has anyone activated 2 or more computers with the same license? Does it work?
It's illegal, I know, but here we don't have the benefit of a family pack and I don't feel like buying the same software twice for my desktop & laptop.
Need a quick answer because I'm about to head out and buy Win 7.
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(btw...the same goes for Office 2007 that was install on that machine)
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