ashraf2002
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remove license from my notebook
dear all
we bought OLP license from Microsoft as following
20 users for windows 7
10 for MS office 2010
i installed the licenses to all PCs in my company
one PC is damaged but the hard disk still working fine i want to use this hard disk as external storage but i need to ask about the licenses i do not want to lose it and i want to use it for another PC is that possible please advise ?
best regards
we bought OLP license from Microsoft as following
20 users for windows 7
10 for MS office 2010
i installed the licenses to all PCs in my company
one PC is damaged but the hard disk still working fine i want to use this hard disk as external storage but i need to ask about the licenses i do not want to lose it and i want to use it for another PC is that possible please advise ?
best regards
ewkelly
Yes but You will probably need to use the telephone option to activate if you have used up all of your licences.
ASKER
currently i still have 13 users of windows 7 and 3 users of office 2010
did you mean i have to wait until i used all license to know if i can use the licenses in my damaged notebook?
did you mean i have to wait until i used all license to know if i can use the licenses in my damaged notebook?
If your OLP licence is for Windows 7 Entreprise, the information below will be useful for you.
I purchased Windows Client Software Assurance (SA) and have the right to upgrade to Windows 7 Enterprise edition, which is only available through SA. Can I reassign that OS license to another PC and use Windows 7 Enterprise Edition on it?
No. You may not move Windows 7 Enterprise from a licensed device to another device. However, you may reassign active Software Assurance coverage to a replacement device internally, so long as (1) the replacement computer is licensed to run the latest version of that operating system, and (2) you remove any desktop operating system upgrades from the original computer, as permitted under your Volume Licensing agreement.
Source: http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/about-licensing/product-licensing-faq.aspx#tab=2
In short, you can still transfer the licence to another devcie within your licenced location provided that you have removed the Windows 7 installed in the origianla computer.
Besides, please take note of the comment of leew below regarding the licensing advice.
DISCLAIMER: Licensing advice offered here is a "best effort" and based on the understanding of the respondents. Licenses can change and we may not be aware of these changes or may misunderstand them. Further, licenses can differ by country and/or region and what we understand to be true in our region could be false in your region. "they told me on Experts-Exchange" will not be a valid defense in a software audit. All licensing questions should be confirmed with the appropriate licensing authority (the maker of the software/issuer of the license).
I purchased Windows Client Software Assurance (SA) and have the right to upgrade to Windows 7 Enterprise edition, which is only available through SA. Can I reassign that OS license to another PC and use Windows 7 Enterprise Edition on it?
No. You may not move Windows 7 Enterprise from a licensed device to another device. However, you may reassign active Software Assurance coverage to a replacement device internally, so long as (1) the replacement computer is licensed to run the latest version of that operating system, and (2) you remove any desktop operating system upgrades from the original computer, as permitted under your Volume Licensing agreement.
Source: http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/about-licensing/product-licensing-faq.aspx#tab=2
In short, you can still transfer the licence to another devcie within your licenced location provided that you have removed the Windows 7 installed in the origianla computer.
Besides, please take note of the comment of leew below regarding the licensing advice.
DISCLAIMER: Licensing advice offered here is a "best effort" and based on the understanding of the respondents. Licenses can change and we may not be aware of these changes or may misunderstand them. Further, licenses can differ by country and/or region and what we understand to be true in our region could be false in your region. "they told me on Experts-Exchange" will not be a valid defense in a software audit. All licensing questions should be confirmed with the appropriate licensing authority (the maker of the software/issuer of the license).
ASKER
i have OLP license for windows 7 professional 20 users
i need your final decision if i can use the license in another PC or not
i need your final decision if i can use the license in another PC or not
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