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license options
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Discussions tagged with license options cover choices for Windows Server editions and legacy Windows versions. One thread asks about current Windows Server license options for a home server running 2012 Essentials R2, with plans to upgrade hardware and OS while supporting media storage and client backups. Another thread explores license options for Windows 7 Ultimate and an unused Vista license when building a new PC and passing an old system to family, including whether a Vista-to-W7 upgrade can be applied without a full reinstall. These conversations reflect practical decisions about licensing for personal and home server use.
New to this forum - retired from IT management career with hobby of building PCs and servers for personal use.
I have some questions about current Windows Server versions and license options. When I go to the Windows Server forum, it tells me I must log in - but I'm already logged in. Is there...
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I have a PC with full legit W7 Ultimate installed.
I also have a currently unused full legit Vista license. (originally came with PC .. I bought new OS not upgrade)
I am building a new PC and wish to use the W7 license so I can put 64bit W7 on my new PC ... easy enough as it will be a clean...
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