multiple machines

About this tag
Discussions tagged with 'multiple machines' on WindowsForum.com cover a range of topics related to using Windows across several computers. Common themes include licensing and installation concerns, such as whether a single Windows 7 or Vista disc can be used to install the OS on multiple laptops or desktops, and how product keys tie to individual machines. Users also explore tools for managing multiple machines, like KVM switches or software such as Input Director for shared input devices. Additionally, there are discussions about network naming policies, like Windows 7 Homegroup restrictions, and debugging tools like MS-MPI WinDbg extensions for multi-machine environments. These threads reflect practical challenges and solutions for users with more than one Windows PC.

  1. Windows 7 Official Download Is Tied To One Machine?

    I have an installation of win7 Ultimate x64 that is going wobbly. So I want to run repair on it. But I can't find the original disks. found the microsoft site where I can download a win7 ISO if I give them the key from that machine. That's fine. And I'll do it. But just wonder - that will...
    • abrogard
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    • backup error recovery hardware change installation iso license key microsoft motherboard repair multiple machines pc maintenance reinstall repair system restore ultimate validation windows 7 x64
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Can I Use One Windows 7 Installation CD for Two Laptops?

    Hi people newbie here so HELLO to you all please forgive me if this has been asked before.Can i install the same windows 7 ?cd on 2 different machine

  3. MS-MPI v5 WinDbg Debugger Extension

    A WinDbg extension that supports debugging for multiple machines running MS-MPI applications Link Removed
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    • debugging extensions mpi multiple machines windbg
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    Windows Vista Using One OS Disc for Clean Install on Multiple Vista Laptops: Is It Possible?

    I have a few laptops that run Vista and I need to do a clean install on them. Instead of having to buy a new OS disc for each one is it possible to buy one and use on all machines? I was hoping that I'd be able to get the validation key for each machine and install from the one disc? Thanks
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    Windows 7 Frustration Over Microsoft's Inflexible Homegroup Naming Policy in Windows 7

    Microsoft's decision to not allow the name of the homegroup to be changes has got to rank among the poorest ever. I have only one windows 7 machine and it would be far easier to place it in my multi-machine group than it will be if I have to change all of the other machines. This for me is a...
    • Patcon
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    • hackers homegroup linux microsoft multiple machines network operating system productivity user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  6. Windows 7 When MS finally release Windows7 RTM...

    ....I would dearly love them to offer the OS for Home use to be licensed to 3 machines from one Disk; it would probably be the best way of encouraging the uptake to Win7, given that most people now have more than one machine in their households... Anyone agree? :)
    • Kevj
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    • agreement disk home use licensing microsoft multiple machines rtm support uptake windows 7
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: Windows News

  7. Windows 7 Mulitple Machines for testing Win 7? No problem!

    I wanted to test Win7 on a live machine - outside of VM Ware or VPC 2007. So I built my old PC up so it would run again and then fired it up, installed Win 7 (7000) and then realized I had an issue. The space required to have my Laptop and another machine's keyboard and mouse was limited on my...
    • l3it3r
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    • clipboard sharing desktop management gaming input devices input director installation keyboard kvm live machine mouse multiple machines network old computer setup software tech solutions testing user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software