Hi folks,
How many activations do you get with Windows 7 Pro? I know the box says intended for use on one machine but we all know that the first few experiences with a new MS OS can result in multiple format and reinstalls and I just want to have this info in hand.
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by: tigermattPosted on 2009-10-24 at 14:30:11ID: 25654452
jason1178,
The number of activations of a particular product key is tracked, and you'll be asked to phone Microsoft if a suspicious pattern is detected. Windows 7 can be reinstalled on the same PC as often as you wish. If Windows 7 is anything like Vista, you get 5 activations before you will be asked to phone Microsoft to explain and receive an activation key. See "How many times can I activate Windows Vista?" at http://www.microsoft.com/w
During my testing of Windows 7, I've not been entering a key during the install phase. The system will run quite happily without a key, so you won't be required to activate until you are sure the install is good and valid.
Don't forget, with a retail box, you can only have one instance installed at any one time. One license doesn't entitle you to multiple installs or activations on different computers simultaneously. ;)
-Matt