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Can I use my Windows 7 license in a dual-boot configuration?

I have a single copy of Windows 7 Pro OEM. I would like dual boot Windows 7 on a single PC, one for games and one for applications.

Am I allowed to do this, will Windows pop up a message telling me one of my installs is not valid or something? I really don't want to get to the point where I have to phone up to validate my copy of windows, because that's just rubbish.

Thanks in advance

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Craig
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First of all: great idea :)

The configuration you want will work fine. You won't have a problem with the registration as long as both copies are on the same hardware. The registration is done online before you finish the installation, or after OS installation if you don't happen to have internet at the time. This is why you can reinstall an OEM windows on the same machine countless times. Your hardware specs are sent to Microsoft upon online activation.

HOWEVER: I am not sure if Microsoft allows this type of OS usage, you might be violating the EULA, so it might be illegal.

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