License

[Newbie]

Hello,

We bought Dell PCs with Windows XP Pro downgrade.
These PCs come with 25-dig business Vista Key.
We like to install business Vista then install Virtual PC 2007 to run
Windows XP pro.
Do we need 2 licenses on this PC or just one?
We have both Windows XP Pro CD and Business Vista DVD from Dell.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Hello,

We bought Dell PCs with Windows XP Pro downgrade.
These PCs come with 25-dig business Vista Key.
We like to install business Vista then install Virtual PC 2007 to run
Windows XP pro.
Do we need 2 licenses on this PC or just one?

You'll need a separate license for each OS installed, yes.




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[David B.]

The Dell OEM licenses are for use on your Dell only, they cannot be used in
a VM, which is considered a separate PC, needing it's own license.

 

[Newbie]

Thanks !!!

The Dell OEM licenses are for use on your Dell only, they cannot be used in
a VM, which is considered a separate PC, needing it's own license.