SinghKing Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 I just want to asked how many times can one Product Key can be used for the activation? This is the RC off the site. I was thinking about installing it on VirtualBox and then if it goes well then installing it on a new hard drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2III7 Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 there is no limit :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee31 Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 there is no limit :) Wrong, 3 times per product key per computer. I wouldn't worry about it though as there's 5 product keys so you can effectively install the RC 15 times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdood Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 The keys are the same for everyone and not unique, and there is no limit on the number of times they can be used to activate, so you can safely go ahead and install it on anything you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafin0 Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Wrong, 3 times per product key per computer. I wouldn't worry about it though as there's 5 product keys so you can effectively install the RC 15 times. no its as many as you want: "1. INSTALLATION AND USE RIGHTS. a. Software License. You may install and use any number of copies of the software on devices on your premises to design, develop and test your programs for use with the software. You may not use the software in a live operating environment unless Microsoft permits you to do so under another agreement. " source Windows 7 RC license.rft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleSpellbinder Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Wrong, 3 times per product key per computer. I wouldn't worry about it though as there's 5 product keys so you can effectively install the RC 15 times. Wrong. I've already used my key 4 times. There is no limit to the number of times the key can be used to activate Win 7 RC. The whole "3 times" thing probably is a mix-up of this... When you download the RC, you'll be given a product key. (See Installation Instructions.) Be sure to use the product key to activate the RC within 30 days, or you'll start getting persistent reminders to activate. Your product key will work for up to three separate computers, so if you want to install the the RC on another PC, you can re-use the same key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livin in a box Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 There are 10 keys that have been distributed by MS for everyone that downloads it. If there is a limit, then it's a bit pointless as thousandss might have the same key as you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinghKing Posted May 9, 2009 Author Share Posted May 9, 2009 Thanks for all your replies :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garlandchaos Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 15 keys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windows7even Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 use it as much as you like dude..i have stopped counting a long time ago at how many time i have used mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ba'al Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 I've used mine already plenty of times with all the leaks and such, never had a problem. It's an unique key too, not one of the 10 same keys they handed out later. I doubt it's in any way limited. I can only imagine that the Rtm keys will be in some way limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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