licensing

  1. Windows 7 Licensing question

    So I recently installed Virtual Box on my Mac, and it came w 90 day trial version of Windows 7 Enterprise. It works great, but I can't for the life of me figure out what happens when the trial ends. Can I purchase a license for the software I currently have, or do I have to reinstall a single...
  2. Windows 8 Wondering about 8.1 Pro Full Retail or OEM versions.

    Looking at the pricing on Newegg for the two versions of 8.1 Pro, I have to wonder why the full version gives you the 64 and 32 bit versions but at a cost of $199, while the OEM 64 bit version is $139. No extra license included in the Retail version, just another $10 CD? I am assuming the 8.1...
  3. Windows 8 Upgrade to Win 8 Pro

    I have my Dell Inspiron running Vista ready to upgrade to Win 8. Win 8 upgrade assistant gave the green light. Question : If I go through Microsoft, here are the cost to upgrade ; Windows 8 ......................$119.99 Win 8 Pro ........................$249.99 At ebay, I can have Win 8 Pro...
  4. Freeware or payware?

    I've stated some opinions in this sector, mainly because I think opinions and values have gone a bit haywire. We seem to have brought forth a seemingly strong "socialist" value system, surprisingly growing from US, with a demand of free software, free everything... and blaah-blaah... I had a...
  5. VAMT 3.0 displays an empty Volume Licensing reports or show incorrect counts for VAMT inventory and

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    Windows 7 Can I update non genuine windows 7 ultimate with professional

    I purchased a new PC loaded with Vista just before Windows 7 came out. I have a program that did not work very well with Vista but I discovered that it worked well with 7 so I purchased a unopened Windows 7 Ultimate complete with COA and key and did a fresh install on my machine. The Operating...
  7. Windows 8 Find Microsoft Licensing Terms for "ALL" Software

    Find licensing information for ALL Microsoft products Link Removed: (example) These are the selectors I used to get to Windows 8 PRO (english, retail): Link Removed Enjoy the reading!
  8. Windows 8 3DMark 11

    3DMark 11 version 1.0.4 released 3DMark 11 has been updated to version 1.0.4 and is now fully compatible with Windows 8. This update addresses compatibility issues and a few uncommon bugs. Benchmark scores are not affected and scores from this new version can be compared with scores from the...
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    Windows 7 LEDedit 2012, Exception from HRESULT: 0x80040154 (REGDB_E_CLASSNOTREG)).

    I'm trying to get LED edit 2012 to work on my laptop (i5-3317u, Windows 7 home prem. 64bit). But it just won't work!! It works on my desktop which is also 64bit... Have tried numberous netframe installs, and even a clean install of the laptop. This is driving me nuts!! :mad: The application...
  10. Windows activation fails and may generate error code 0x8004FE33

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    Windows 8 upgrading to Win 8 Pro. Price goes from $39.99 to $536

    [I am trying to upgrade to Win 8 Pro. I had the Evaluation Copy and it expired. When I try to upgrade, the price goes from $39.99 to $536. OK I don't mind the $40, but why is the price jumping to $536? I tried several time with the same result. What can I do?SIZE=3][/SIZE]
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    Windows 7 HDD Issue - Resulting From Windows 7 Upgrade

    Hello: I have a unusual problem and I'm seeking guidance on resolving it. I am a musician and this is a problem associated with the use of my DAW and activating a recent plug-in purchase. Background: About 6 months ago I purchased a Windows 7 upgrade: to upgrade from Vista. I didn'trealize at...
  13. Windows 7 Save Money on Backups: Use Built-in Windows 7/8 Software Instead of Paid Family Packs

    If you want to back up your computers you have to buy afamily pack for 3 times the price. A couple of years ago before the familypacks you could put software on all your personal computers but now you have tohave a license for each "Personal" computer. So why pay a hundreddollars for your backup...
  14. Windows 8 Microsoft reportedly allows pirates to activate unlicensed installations of Windows 8 Pro

    Users running pirated copies of Windows 8 Pro can reportedly upgrade to a fully licensed and permanently activated version of the OS by simply installing a free Windows 8 Media Center upgrade offered by Microsoft. Link Removed
  15. "Windows is not genuine" error in Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

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  16. Windows 7 Which one do I have Full or upgrade

    I have 2 computer with Windows 7. One is an upgrade and one is a full version. How can I find out which one is what? The reason I ask is if I trash one of them I need to know which OS to put on my new computer.
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    Windows 7 Installing 1 W7 image to multiple computers (but with orig. keys)

    I need to install Windows 7 on multiple computers (over 20), overwriting the original install with a customized one with added software. I would use boot time imaging software to simply load the image but I am concerned about the license key for each computer. Could I update the cloned...
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    Windows 7 Win7 2 Wifi Routers

    HI, I have a small office with a Desktop PC onvereted into a File server which has licenses for couple of multi user softwares residing. Further I have about 10 Laptops and 3 Desktops. My server has two NIC's. A linksys wireless (wrt54gs) router is connected to one NIC and a Netgear WL router...
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    Windows 7 win7 32bit and win7 64bit

    if i install win 7 64bit on one hdd+ win 7 32bit on another will the product key work for both and will i be able to update both thanks.
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    Windows 7 HOW long does reactvation to windows 7 last

    HOW long does reactvation to windows 7 last. ACTUALLY I used win 7 for years before activation even with all the nuisances.