2007-02-20 13:35:26 · 6 answers · asked by bernie803 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
More than likely they either though it was a counterfeit one or they only let you use that on 2 computers that has happened to me too. When i mean counterfeit, if you don't know it doesn't mean that you stole it, it means it isn't genuine or in other words it was made by someone other than Microsoft. I have heard, though, that there is something about Microsoft disabling Vista automatically to prevent Counterfeit software.
2007-02-20 13:42:32 · answer #1 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's for one computer only. You lucked out on the second install, because it activated that one and it actually deactivated the first. When you connect to the server for updates, one of the two installs will be flagged as invalid, and you'll have 30 days to purchase a legitimate copy for it. If you don't, it will go into reduced functionality mode. When this happens it deletes your start menu and desktop shortcuts and won't allow you to do anything except connect to the microsoft servers to purchase a legitimate copy. It will also shut your computer down after an hour. So be prepared - you have less than 30 days of two computers with Vista unless you purchase another copy. Make sure you don't have any important data on either of them because you could lose it if you don't buy the second copy.
2007-02-20 14:58:47 · answer #2 · answered by Rose D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Indeed, you got lucky with the second one. Okay, so here's how it works, you are allowed to:
Install Vista on two computers (but not for the sake of sharing the license). You are allowed to transfer a copy of Vista one time and one time only to another computer provided you remove it from the other one.
You can install Vista an unlimited number of times on the same computer.
It is one copy of Vista per PC/device. I'm amazed the activation system didn't catch that. Well, either way you can get away with using it on two computers, but is technically illegal.
It didn't validate on the third one because you used up your transfer "rights" even though you are sharing the license with two computers, count your lucky stars you got away with that.
2007-02-20 13:44:42 · answer #3 · answered by conradj213 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You got lucky with the 2nd one. Depending on the version of Microsoft Vista you have, you can only install on one computer. Some versions allow multiple installs, just as long as you are only using 1 at a time. If you need to run multiple copies simultaneously, then you need to buy multiple licenses.
2007-02-20 13:41:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are only allowed to use it on one computer, you got away with the second one but don't celebrate just yet. your second pc will or your first don't know which but one will be detected when you download updates. ofcourse windows might download them automatically and then your pc will get a notice that your key is not genuine or that it has already been used. and it will give you 30 days to change it. hopefully if you registered it already that's why it let you install in the second one. I wish you good luck and hope nothing bad happens.
2007-02-20 13:58:09 · answer #5 · answered by mash14 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because you were very Lucky to get it on 2 computers.
I have put Ubuntu Linux on 25 computers. I guess if people wanted more computers from me I could put on more.
2007-02-20 13:44:02 · answer #6 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋