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The tag 'computer id' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the unique identifier Microsoft uses to track Windows licenses and activation. In one thread, a user asks whether a dual-boot system with two base licenses can select which license to replace during a Windows 8 upgrade, since the upgrade checks the computer ID against Microsoft's database. Another thread reports a problem where the computer ID changes on every restart in Windows 7 RC, causing issues with a program registered to that ID. The user seeks a way to make Windows stick to one computer ID across restarts. These posts highlight how the computer ID affects license validation and software registration.
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Windows 8 Windows 8 upgrade - prior OS on dual Boot (2 licenses)
Suppose you have a computer that is dual booting Windows 7 and Vista. This system has 2 "Base Licenses" that could be used for the Windows 8 upgrade requirement. Since the Upgrade checks Microsoft's data base for that computer ID to determine if a base license is shown, will there be an...- Saltgrass
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- activation base license computer id dual boot license microsoft upgrade windows 7 windows 8 windows vista
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- Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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Windows 7 computer id changeing on restart.
Ok duno if anyone else has noticed this but whenver i restart windows 7 the computer id changes, im getting a new computer id eatch time a restart wich is creaking an issue whit a program thats registerd whit me cumputer id. Im runnin windows 7 64bit RC. Is there any way too get windows too...- zibiam
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- 64-bit computer id registration restart system settings troubleshooting user experience windows 7
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows Help and Support