Win 7 RC Multiple Installs with evaluation key?

Just Learnin' · May 18, 2009, 03:20 AM

I am wondering if you are allowed to have multiple installs of Windows 7 RC using the evaluation key? I am about a week away from a new PC build and would like to install it now on my current rig, then again on the new rig next week.

OldBuzzard · May 18, 2009, 04:37 AM

I doubt that MS is going to be real 'picky' about keys for RX1 since it's time limited anyway.

Are you replacing your system with the new one, or are you planning on using both? If the former, then I'd just install RC1 without the key. I think that WIN 7 would allow you to so that, since Vista did.

If you are planning on keeping both systems running WIN 7...shoot me a PM.

Just Learnin' · May 18, 2009, 04:58 AM

I am considering using both and one will be for benching and a RAM review for now. PM sending in progress....

Tipstaff · May 18, 2009, 05:57 AM

As far as I know you can use the key over and over again. I've clicked to download the RC a couple times from home or work, and have seen the same key pop up every now and again. The site has even given me a key for the x64 version when it had given me that same key 10 runs prior on the x32 version. Things is that sometimes it would pop up a key that I've even seen posted on a couple download sites. That leads me to believe that it's not a one time user key, but rather a small pool of keys MS is using, otherwise I should never see that key again, anywhere.

Tyrsonswood · May 18, 2009, 06:04 AM

I got an email from MS saying I can install on 3 machines here, using the same key..

Just Learnin' · May 18, 2009, 06:15 AM

I've seen a list on the NET of 15 keys for the RC and the one I was given is on it. Guess it is a small controlled pool of keys

swimtech · May 18, 2009, 03:58 PM

Yeah, I got the same email as Tyrsonswood - up to three machines per key.

However, you can use your Technet ID (register...), which is exactly the same as your Windows Live or Hotmail account and password to get key after key after key on this page.

**MIG-31** · May 18, 2009, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyrsonswood

I got an email from MS saying I can install on 3 machines here, using the same key..

I just received the same email today... so it sure looks like there is no problems.

May 18, 2009, 03:20 AM	#1
Just Learnin' HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 1,414 Rep Power: 55 System Specs	Win 7 RC Multiple Installs with evaluation key? I am wondering if you are allowed to have multiple installs of Windows 7 RC using the evaluation key? I am about a week away from a new PC build and would like to install it now on my current rig, then again on the new rig next week.

May 18, 2009, 04:37 AM	#2
OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oberlin, OH Posts: 2,781 Rep Power: 141 System Specs	Re: Win 7 RC Multiple Installs with evaluation key? I doubt that MS is going to be real 'picky' about keys for RX1 since it's time limited anyway. Are you replacing your system with the new one, or are you planning on using both? If the former, then I'd just install RC1 without the key. I think that WIN 7 would allow you to so that, since Vista did. If you are planning on keeping both systems running WIN 7...shoot me a PM. __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY

May 18, 2009, 04:58 AM	Thread Starter #3
Just Learnin' HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 1,414 Rep Power: 55 System Specs	Re: Win 7 RC Multiple Installs with evaluation key? I am considering using both and one will be for benching and a RAM review for now. PM sending in progress....

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Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,660 Rep Power: 187 System Specs	Re: Win 7 RC Multiple Installs with evaluation key? As far as I know you can use the key over and over again. I've clicked to download the RC a couple times from home or work, and have seen the same key pop up every now and again. The site has even given me a key for the x64 version when it had given me that same key 10 runs prior on the x32 version. Things is that sometimes it would pop up a key that I've even seen posted on a couple download sites. That leads me to believe that it's not a one time user key, but rather a small pool of keys MS is using, otherwise I should never see that key again, anywhere. __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick.

May 18, 2009, 06:15 AM	Thread Starter #6
Just Learnin' HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 1,414 Rep Power: 55 System Specs	Re: Win 7 RC Multiple Installs with evaluation key? I've seen a list on the NET of 15 keys for the RC and the one I was given is on it. Guess it is a small controlled pool of keys

May 18, 2009, 03:58 PM	#7
swimtech HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,040 Rep Power: 122 System Specs	Re: Win 7 RC Multiple Installs with evaluation key? Yeah, I got the same email as Tyrsonswood - up to three machines per key. However, you can use your Technet ID (register...), which is exactly the same as your Windows Live or Hotmail account and password to get key after key after key on this page. __________________ It's not so much getting your way that matters or not - what matters is how you go about getting it.