A license, in software, is a permission granted to a user to use a piece of software, under certain conditions outlined in the license agreement.
Questions tagged [license]
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Windows Activation FAQ: How do language, version, 64-bit or 32-bit, and source affect ability to install and transfer Windows licenses?
We get a lot of questions on Super User about Windows activation and licensing. This question is an attempt to answer the most common questions in one place with a canonical answer.
When reinstalling Windows, the following questions often come…
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Buy old Windows version now and still get the upgrade for free?
We have a little office for our local sports club here. In this office we have three PCs which are all running on Ubuntu.
Because all of the PC users in this office are not that well educated in using Linux, I want to upgrade all three PCs to…
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How does Windows 7 licensing work for running the OS as Virtual Machines?
I plan on buying Windows 7 Ultimate Edition to run on an old Pentium 4. I also want to run Windows 7 virtual machines inside Windows 7. My question is two fold:
Do I need a license for each Virtual Machine?
Does the answer change if I use a third…
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Is Synergy free to use if you compile it yourself?
I have been working with Synergy for quite a while now, but I have always been using older versions, as the current version is paid. I don't think anybody ever asked this question, as I searched for it all around the Internet and even used Google to…
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Can I "transfer" my Windows 7 license to a virtual machine running on the same computer?
I've read the blog post on license transfer, but I'm not clear in the case where I already have a licensed, activated copy of Windows 7 running on my PC but want to move that license to a VM running in Ubuntu on the same PC. Am I allowed?
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Extracting Windows 10 license keys from machines
Throughout the office we have several computers running Windows 10 (a dozen or so) but we have no clear idea which of our licenses are activated on which computer. Is it possible to extract the currently used license key from each computer?
We don't…
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Is it possible to install Windows 10 as the host OS and as one or several guest(s)?
With a single license of Windows 10, is it possible to install the OS at the same time as:
The OS of the host machine (the non-virtual machine)
The OS of one or several guest system(s)
In such scenario, the actual user of the Windows OS is a…
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What are the license(s) of the Linux man pages?
What is the license on the Linux man pages? GPL, Public Domain, etc? The Wikipedia page about the man doesn't appear to have any info about the licensing status of the man pages.
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Making a cracked or activated windows uncracked
I have a PC which has windows 7 license but I installed windows from an image I downloaded and it is already activated. For validating genuine Microsoft, I need to enter my own product key but the necessary activation tools do not exist in my…
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Can I transfer a Windows 7 license to another computer?
Possible Duplicate:
When reinstalling Windows 7, does the language, version, architecture (64-bit or 32-bit) or source (OEM, retail, or MSDN) matter?
I was thinking of buying Windows 7 Ultimate to be installed on an old computer. In due time, I…
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Installing legal older versions of Windows XP
For testing purposes, I need to install a Windows XP Home environment in a virtual machine.
The thing here is I don't have a license and Microsoft won't sell it anymore. What can I do about it?
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Where I can I legally download Windows 7 installation .ISO files?
Possible Duplicate:
Where do I download Windows 7 (legally from Microsoft)?
Disclaimer: I'm primarily a Linux/Unix person, so all this Windows licensing stuff is new to me.
Where I can I legally download Windows 7 installation .ISO files? (And…
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Creating a Master Image to roll out to 30 new Machines Licensing Issues
At my company we are buying 30 new Identical PC's from Dell so we have standard setup.
What i want to know is if its possible to configure one of these machines to our specification as a master and then create an image/clone of it to roll out to…
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How can I upgrade from Vista 32-bit to Vista 64-bit?
I just ordered a laptop, and it came with Vista Home Premium 32-bit. I want Vista Home Premium 64-bit on it. I'm planning a reinstall. Does anyone know if my product key for Vista 32-bit will also work for Vista 64-bit for an OEM copy? As far as…
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Can I run virtual windows with my OEM license?
I'm currently running linux with windows dualboot.
I've installed windows 10 successfully with my OEM Windows 7 Pro license that came together with my dell XPS, this was possible due to microsoft upgrade program a long time ago.
This way, I can use…
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