| Fayceless said: Huh? I've had no trouble using the same copy/key of Windows over and over. I've had to get new HD, motherboard, reformats, etc. I can use it as many time as I'd like, it seems.
However, that is Windows XP. I know nothing about Vista. |
There is what is supposed to happen and what actually happens. When you get a new motherboard, legally (according to the EULA) you must get a new copy of Windows (XP or Vista, it doesn't matter). In reality, there is nothing stoping you from re-activating the same license on a different motherboard.
Even though I don't like piracy and try my best not to be part of it. I do transfer Windows licenses. I guess I'm not perfect either, but I don't have an moral standing against transferring licenses as long as the license is no longer in use on the other computer. I think it is crap that Windows tries to make you buy a new license. They put it in the EULA because they know people will continue to buy their product no matter what they put in there.
