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Old 03-15-2008, 08:00 AM
Ken Blake, MVP
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Re: Can I upgrade my laptop Vista home premium version

On Sat, 15 Mar 2008 01:11:18 -0500, dzomlija
<dzomlija.36avr3@no-mx.forums.net> wrote:
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> Dustin Harper;647240 Wrote:[color=green]
> > You would need another license if it is already installed and activated
> > on
> > your desktop. Only one install per license.
> >
> > --
> >
> > Dustin Harper
> > dharper@xxxxxx
> > [url]http://www.vistarip.com[/url] | Vista Resource & Information Page
> >
> >
> > "Michelle" <GirlFriendTess@xxxxxx(NoSpamPlease)> wrote in message
> > news:9748F1BB-C011-46AF-A160-73EFA09AC2D7@xxxxxx> > >[color=darkred]
> > > > Can I upgrade my new laptop Vista home premium version with my
> > > desktop
> > > > Vista
> > > > ultimate retail version or will MS require me to procure an
> > > additional
> > > > license? Thank You
> > > > --
> > > > Michelle > >[/color][/color]
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> Actually, you might be able to do this, but you'll have to confirm with
> Microsoft. You say your desktop PC was loaded with the retail version of
> Vista Ultimate. You might be allowed to install it onto your laptop, and
> to activate it, because I'm sure that this is one of the perks of Vista
> Ultimate. But again, confirm with Microsoft first.[/color]


No, this is *not* correct. It's one license per computer, for all
versions of Windows and all editions of Vista.

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> This is allowed for Office 2007.[/color]


Yes, but not with Windows.

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Old 03-15-2008, 08:00 AM