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Windows 7 on desktop and laptop
steve m - 7/6/14 at 10:40 AM

Hi guys

Can I use the same windows verification code on my laptop and desktop
just asking the question before I try it out and break something !

steve

Slimy38 - 7/6/14 at 10:52 AM

Verification codes are usually one device only. I think only Microsoft Office come in packages for more than one device.

19sac65 - 7/6/14 at 10:55 AM

Dunno about 7 but ive got the same copy of xp on mine and all my kids pcs without issues

Slimy38 - 7/6/14 at 11:17 AM

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Originally posted by 19sac65
Dunno about 7 but ive got the same copy of xp on mine and all my kids pcs without issues


Without issues maybe, but probably not following the licence agreement... unless you bought a volume licence?

7 is a bit more difficult unfortunately, it does check the key against Microsoft records to ensure it's not reused. I vaguely remember a 90 day grace period before it either authenticates or locks the PC.

Dick Axtell - 7/6/14 at 12:24 PM

Hi Steve,

Watch out for significant changes to your O/S. Also check all your existing applications to find out if they are all Win7 compatible. Several of mine weren't, causing irritating snags, and further expense in buying more updated software versions.

If you use Outlook Express, check online. There is provision, somewhere, to store/archive your existing messages, in MS Outlook.