Vista License Question (Dual Boot)

Posted: 01-29-2007, 11:43 PM
I run two partitions on my computer (one for doing work and one for play). I
would like to run Vista on both partitions. Can I use one copy or do I need 2?

Thanks for any info,

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Dustin Harper
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Re: Vista License Question (Dual Boot)
Posted: 01-29-2007, 11:48 PM
Thats a good question. It should be per CPU, so it should be legal.
Activation may need to be done by phone, though. I could be totally
wrong, though, and would love to be proven wrong so I could know the
"official" answer.

Dustin Harper
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Mike wrote:
> I run two partitions on my computer (one for doing work and one for play). I
> would like to run Vista on both partitions. Can I use one copy or do I need 2?
>
> Thanks for any info,
>
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Carey Frisch [MVP]
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Re: Vista License Question (Dual Boot)
Posted: 01-29-2007, 11:48 PM
Each installation of Vista requires it own unique license.
If you wish to run two (2) installations, then you'll need
to purchase two (2) Vista licenses.

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"Mike" wrote:

I run two partitions on my computer (one for doing work and one for play). I
would like to run Vista on both partitions. Can I use one copy or do I need 2?

Thanks for any info,

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MrMikeH
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Re: Vista License Question (Dual Boot)
Posted: 01-30-2007, 10:10 PM
I think you need 2 licenses only if they are running at the same time. You
could have it installed on 2 different partitions on the same machine using
the same key, as long as you only boot into one at a time. For sure that is
the way it worked with XP, but with all the confusion about Vista upgrades,
licenses etc. I wouldn't bet on anything until someone actually tries it.

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Mike

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@nospamgmail.com> wrote in message
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> Each installation of Vista requires it own unique license.
> If you wish to run two (2) installations, then you'll need
> to purchase two (2) Vista licenses.
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Shell/User
>
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> "Mike" wrote:
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> I run two partitions on my computer (one for doing work and one for play).
> I
> would like to run Vista on both partitions. Can I use one copy or do I
> need 2?
>
> Thanks for any info,
>
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