Vista Retail on Multiple PCs???

12-Gauge · 06-09-2007, 01:49 PM

I have been reading up on the differences between Vista OEM and retail and understand that the retail version lets you install it multiple times if you upgrade your pc. What I want to know is whether or not it allows you to install on multiple pcs running simultaneously. Can I buy one copy and install it on three different computers or is this illegal? Do I need to buy it three times because that would really suck

. I'm sure the answer is obvious but I just want to be certain.

subtle · 06-11-2007, 09:18 AM

It is illegal to run one license on multiple computers.

OvenMaster · 06-11-2007, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12-Gauge

Do I need to buy it three times because that would really suck

. I'm sure the answer is obvious but I just want to be certain.

Yup, it's obvious. Gotta cough up the cash for three copies. And yes, that admittedly does suck.

Tom

**ceewi1** · 06-12-2007, 12:42 AM

As everyone's said, you need additional licences.

There is the Additional Licensing Program, which offers a slight discount: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...e/default.mspx

You may also find the Family Discount useful:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...ydiscount.mspx

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