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Thread ID: 108999 2010-04-20 03:51:00 Home network on Windows 7 - how much ? Digby (677) Press F1
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878307 2010-04-20 03:51:00 Hi Guys

I have 2 desktops and one laptop. I am trying to network them all.

I have just bought Windows 7 Home Premium and installed it on my newest desktop. I like it so far.

What is the legal position about getting 7 on the other 2 machines ?

I heard that in the States you could install it on up to 2 machines for a home network.

It would make things so much easier.
Digby (677)
878308 2010-04-20 03:53:00 You could probably install it. Activating it is another matter. It applies to Win7 and any other version of windows. 1 install per PC Speedy Gonzales (78)
878309 2010-04-20 05:16:00 It all depends on where you want to stand, legally.

If the license says it's for one PC, then it's for one PC.
Activating it on two machines will flag the license @ Microsoft and could potentially get you in trouble. (Considering what you agreed to when you agreed with the initial start-up license and/or buying it)
Cellux (15145)
878310 2010-04-20 05:36:00 purchase the Windows 7 Family Pack, which gives you 3 Home Premium license for use in the same household

NZ retailers seem to be selling this for about $300
nmercer (3899)
878311 2010-04-20 21:17:00 Thanks guys - just what I thought - damn !

Nmercer - Family pack is great news ! (too late for me though !) what I need to buy is a Couple Pack, that is two users, as I already have Home Premium !

Or I could sell my Home Premium and buy a Family Pack !

Or I could write to Microsoft and ask them to give me a discounted Family Pack ! (fat chance)
Digby (677)
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