Vista on more than one computer??

[Guest]

Hi, ive tried to install my genuine copy of windows vista home premium
edition on to my computer, however the same copy and the same product key has
been used on my wifes computer previous to my attempt in installing the same
copy on mine, i was wondering whether it was possible to purchase a copy of
vista home premium and distribute it to the computers around my household and
connect to the internet.
After installing the copy a second time onto my computer i updated it and it
told me that my version of vista has already been registered..is there any
way to fix this problem or do i have to buy a whole new version for every
single person in my family who has a computer in my household again????
Regards
Allan

 

[Mac]

Take a look here...

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/familydiscount.mspx

 

[Rock]

Hi, ive tried to install my genuine copy of windows vista home premium
edition on to my computer, however the same copy and the same product key
has
been used on my wifes computer previous to my attempt in installing the
same
copy on mine, i was wondering whether it was possible to purchase a copy
of
vista home premium and distribute it to the computers around my household
and
connect to the internet.
After installing the copy a second time onto my computer i updated it and
it
told me that my version of vista has already been registered..is there any
way to fix this problem or do i have to buy a whole new version for every
single person in my family who has a computer in my household again????

You seem surprised at this? It's one license, one computer. Same as it was
in XP, Win2000, Win98, Win95, etc. You'll need to buy a copy for each
computer you want Vista on. MS does offer a Family Discount plan for North
America. Buy one copy of Vista Ultimate, either retail full or upgrade and
you can purchase up to two more copies of Vista Home Premium upgrade at
$49.99 ($59.99 CAD).

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/familydiscount.mspx

 

[ray]

Hi, ive tried to install my genuine copy of windows vista home premium
edition on to my computer, however the same copy and the same product key has
been used on my wifes computer previous to my attempt in installing the same
copy on mine, i was wondering whether it was possible to purchase a copy of
vista home premium and distribute it to the computers around my household and
connect to the internet.
After installing the copy a second time onto my computer i updated it and it
told me that my version of vista has already been registered..is there any
way to fix this problem or do i have to buy a whole new version for every
single person in my family who has a computer in my household again????
Regards
Allan

That is the general plan. If you're not happy with it, one option would be
Linux.

 

[mikeyhsd]

one option for you if you need multiple license is to purchase ultimate and with it you can purchase at reduced cost more copies of a different lower rated version.
http://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=201




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Hi, ive tried to install my genuine copy of windows vista home premium
edition on to my computer, however the same copy and the same product key has
been used on my wifes computer previous to my attempt in installing the same
copy on mine, i was wondering whether it was possible to purchase a copy of
vista home premium and distribute it to the computers around my household and
connect to the internet.
After installing the copy a second time onto my computer i updated it and it
told me that my version of vista has already been registered..is there any
way to fix this problem or do i have to buy a whole new version for every
single person in my family who has a computer in my household again????
Regards
Allan

 

[Richard G. Harper]

As with Windows 3.1, and Windows 95, and Windows 98, and Windows 2000, and
Windows ME, and Windows XP (and every version of Windows) one copy is
allowed to be installed on one computer. Period.

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[Alias]

As with Windows 3.1, and Windows 95, and Windows 98, and Windows 2000, and
Windows ME, and Windows XP (and every version of Windows) one copy is
allowed to be installed on one computer. Period.

And, due to the drop in hardware prices and MS' unbridled and shameless
greed, the single most expensive component of a computer.

Alias

 

[Alias]

And, due to the drop in hardware prices and MS' unbridled and shameless
greed, the single most expensive component of a computer.

Alias

Except for MS Office, of course

Alias

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Hi, ive tried to install my genuine copy of windows vista home premium
edition on to my computer, however the same copy and the same product key has
been used on my wifes computer previous to my attempt in installing the same
copy on mine, i was wondering whether it was possible to purchase a copy of
vista home premium and distribute it to the computers around my household and
connect to the internet.
After installing the copy a second time onto my computer i updated it and it
told me that my version of vista has already been registered..is there any
way to fix this problem or do i have to buy a whole new version for every
single person in my family who has a computer in my household again????
Regards
Allan

You need to purchase a separate Vista license for each computer on
which you install it.

Just as it has *always* been with *all* Microsoft operating
systems, it's necessary (to be in compliance with both the EULA and U.S.
copyright law http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/117.html), if not
technically) to purchase one Vista license for each computer on which it
is installed. (Consult an attorney versed in copyright law to determine
final applicability in your locale.) The only way in which Vista
licensing differs from that of earlier versions of Windows (up until
WinXP, that is) is that Microsoft has added a copy protection and
anti-theft mechanism, Product Activation, to prevent (or at least make
more difficult) multiple installations using a single license.

With Vista Ultimate, it's sometimes possible to qualify for
additional licenses, at a reduced cost:

Windows Vista: Windows Vista Family Discount
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/familydiscount.mspx



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[The poster formerly known as Nina DiBoy]

You need to purchase a separate Vista license for each computer on
which you install it.

Just as it has *always* been with *all* Microsoft operating systems,
it's necessary (to be in compliance with both the EULA and U.S.
copyright law http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/117.html), if not
technically) to purchase one Vista license for each computer on which it
is installed. (Consult an attorney versed in copyright law to determine
final applicability in your locale.) The only way in which Vista
licensing differs from that of earlier versions of Windows (up until
WinXP, that is) is that Microsoft has added a copy protection and
anti-theft mechanism, Product Activation, to prevent (or at least make
more difficult) multiple installations using a single license.

With Vista Ultimate, it's sometimes possible to qualify for
additional licenses, at a reduced cost:

Windows Vista: Windows Vista Family Discount
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/familydiscount.mspx

You have a law degree now, Bruce?

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