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Does a full, retail license of Windows 8 exist? (Not OEM, not upgrade)

I will buy windows 8 soon, I have 2 laptops and want to know if it will allow me to install the same windows on both machines or i should buy an extra licence?

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Amr Elgarhy
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short answer, legally:no.

When you have two laptops, you expect both of them to be able to validate their licenses with Microsoft. That won't be possible. Only one of them will be activated at one time.

Personal Use License

Can I transfer the software to another computer or user? You may transfer the software to another computer that belongs to you. You may also transfer the software (together with the license) to a computer owned by someone else if a) you are the first licensed user of the software and b) the new user agrees to the terms of this agreement. To make that transfer, you must transfer the original media, the certificate of authenticity, the product key and the proof of purchase directly to that other person, without retaining any copies of the software.

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Anirudh Ramanathan
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Technically yes,

  • Install on first laptop.
  • Wipe from first laptop.
  • Install on second laptop.

So yes, you can install it twice.

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