Licence Terms for multiboot

Hello,

I currently run an XP Pro, XP x64 dual boot setup with 2 additional free
partitions. I believe that Vista Ultimate will come with 32 bit and 64 bit
versions in the box.

Would the terms of the license allow me to install both versions on my free
partitions or does 1 installation = 1 purchase?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Sorry, only one is allowed at a time.

"Scott1969" <Scott1969@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:8C5019AF-3CA0-401D-AF65-AB4413C82135@microsoft.com...
> Hello,
>
> I currently run an XP Pro, XP x64 dual boot setup with 2 additional free
> partitions. I believe that Vista Ultimate will come with 32 bit and 64 bit
> versions in the box.
>
> Would the terms of the license allow me to install both versions on my
> free
> partitions or does 1 installation = 1 purchase?
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice.
>
>

Hi,

One license for each installation is the rule, however in practice it may
work.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"Scott1969" <Scott1969@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:8C5019AF-3CA0-401D-AF65-AB4413C82135@microsoft.com...
> Hello,
>
> I currently run an XP Pro, XP x64 dual boot setup with 2 additional free
> partitions. I believe that Vista Ultimate will come with 32 bit and 64 bit
> versions in the box.
>
> Would the terms of the license allow me to install both versions on my
> free
> partitions or does 1 installation = 1 purchase?
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice.
>
>

Scott1969 wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I currently run an XP Pro, XP x64 dual boot setup with 2 additional free
> partitions. I believe that Vista Ultimate will come with 32 bit and 64 bit
> versions in the box.
>
> Would the terms of the license allow me to install both versions on my free
> partitions or does 1 installation = 1 purchase?
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice.

Scott:

Even without the 32 or 64 bit issue I have seen various posts about
whether it is possible, or actively allowed, to have the same PK
registered on two different patitions on the same machine.

I thought I heard that with Vista (though not XP) this would not be
possible (activation will not work). So I would very much doubt that you
can install both the 32-bit and 64-bit on the same machine.

David Wilkinson

Thanks for the replies.

It seems a bit harsh given that I would be installing them on the one machine.

Oh well, in that case, I'll probably go with the 64 bit version.

Scott

No. If yuo want to run both then you need a licence for each one.

--
John Barnett MVP
Associate Expert
http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
http://vistasupport.mvps.org

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"Scott1969" <Scott1969@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:8C5019AF-3CA0-401D-AF65-AB4413C82135@microsoft.com...
> Hello,
>
> I currently run an XP Pro, XP x64 dual boot setup with 2 additional free
> partitions. I believe that Vista Ultimate will come with 32 bit and 64 bit
> versions in the box.
>
> Would the terms of the license allow me to install both versions on my
> free
> partitions or does 1 installation = 1 purchase?
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice.
>
>