Vista 32 and 64

[bharatwaja]

Ok... here is the deal.. when I bought vista Ultimate, the box contained both 64-bit & 32-bit sources (i.e. DVDs)

I have installed 64-bit Windows Vista Ultimate on my main desktop rig.

But since there is just one licence key, I wonder wat would happen if i install 32-bit Vista Ultimate on my Laptop, using the same key?

Would my primary install be blacklisted or reduced in function (like that nag screen or something)??

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[bsobel]

Your license is for one install, not two.

 

[Rike]

You'll be able to install it, but once you go online to activate, you'll have problems. That's because ...

Originally posted by: bsobel
Your license is for one install, not two.

 

[bharatwaja]

ok, i just activated it.... Haven't faced any problems during activation. However I haven't turned on the desktop yet, so have no idea how the primary install is doing.....

 

[bsobel]

What you're doing is stealing, you've already stated you dont have a license to do this.

 

[bharatwaja]

Originally posted by: bsobel
What you're doing is stealing, you've already stated you dont have a license to do this.

If I never planned to buy a legitimate copy of Vista, its stealing... I accept.

However I did this just as an experiment to see what happens... My second copy of Vista Ultimate x64 is on its way. Since I am not in the Americas, I can't buy online. I have already bought it from my retailer and all that's left is for the box to arrive at my home, which contains the DVDs (which i already have) and the Key....

Is there is something wrong in a little curiosity and trying out stuff like this?

 

[bsobel]

Is there is something wrong in a little curiosity and trying out stuff like this?

Discussing circumventing licenses is not allowed here.

 

[bharatwaja]

Originally posted by: bsobel

Is there is something wrong in a little curiosity and trying out stuff like this?

Discussing circumventing licenses is not allowed here.

I dont think I am discussing about circumventing license activation. I am merely trying to find out the outcomes of activating on different machines with the same key. If I had posted anything about doing it and about how to get away with it, then I can accept what you say. I am not a pirate nor am i advocating piracy here.

 

[bsobel]

I dont think I am discussing about circumventing license activation.

Yes thats exactly what your doing.