Questions tagged [licensing]
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Is it possible to buy one photoshop and use virtualization in a way that everyone can use it?
Is it possible to install a main server and install some sort of virtualization technology, pay one price for software such as Photoshop and let everyone user it?
Please explain to me why or why not
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Do I need a license to create pdf files? [closed]
I hope this is the correct place where I could ask this question. My mother is an accountant with a degree in economics. She works as a freelancer and she needs some licenses for her job.
The biggest ...
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Can Windows 7 run indefinately without being on a network?
We would like to configure a very basic desktop PC delivered new with a Windows 7 operating system to operate in a completely isolated environment. No network access. What are the problems we should ...
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How can I tell what version of Windows came on a laptop?
I have a HP G61 Laptop model number g61-511wm that has two stickers on top: AMD & Windows 7
I don't have the restore disk for this computer, however on the bottom there is a certificate of ...
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Activate OEM Windows XP after upgrading HDD and reinstalling
I have a Dell Inspiron 6400 laptop that's a few years old. I've just bought a new 320GB HDD for it, and am looking to rebuild it. I still have the OEM DVDs from Dell that Windows XP was installed with,...
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How to confirm that the licensing for a fresh install of Windows 10 is active and valid?
A trusted local computer shop provided a magical thumb drive, and after installing Windows I get:
PS C:\Users\saund>
PS C:\Users\saund>
PS C:\Users\saund> [System.Environment]::OSVersion....
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Will a Windows 7 Ultimate key work on Windows 7 Enterprise? [closed]
I had work install a home copy of Windows 7 Enterprise edition on my laptop. I'm leaving the job, and I need to buy a copy of Windows. Most editions I'm able to find are Ultimate edition, not ...
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WIndows 7 MAK deactivation
I have 50 MAK Windows 7 licensees. I want to reformat my computer for a fresh install. How do I do this without needing to activate a 2nd time? The computer is still functioning and in fact I used ...
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Preinstalled Windows vs. OEM Installation Key License: Two licenses or one?
Preinstalled copies of Windows on computers usually have a different serial number than the one that comes with the recovery media. As such, does that mean that I now have two licenses to Windows, or ...
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How to upgrade to a bigger disk?
I've a laptop (IBM T42) which has its current bog standard 30GB disk, the user is running out of space and thus I'm upgrading them to a 160GB disk.
I'd rather avoid paying the Windows XP license ...
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How can most apps play AAC for free?
Web says that AAC is not a free format, and decoding software must pay the fee. I have downloaded a sample AAC file, and tried playing it with free apps. On Android, Google Files, VLC, and Musicolet ...
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Transfer Windows 10 Pro volume upgrade license
I have 2 computers, both came with Windows 10 Home licenses. For one of them, I've upgraded it to Pro using my employer's volume license.
Is it possible to downgrade the computer with the Pro ...
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Is it possible to transfer a Windows "Home to Pro" licence key to another computer?
My computer came pre-installed with Windows 8 Home, the licence key being baked into the BIOS. I have since upgraded via the Microsoft-offered free channels to Windows 8.1 Home, and now Windows 10 ...
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New motherboard - activating Windows 10 free upgrade
I had upgraded from Windows 8.0 (retail) to 8.1 to 10. Is there a guaranteed way of successfully activating Windows 10 after I change my motherboard?
I am prepared to reinstall Windows 8 and re-...
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Installing Windows 8 using an existing key
Is there an option to enter an existing Windows 8 license key in the Upgrade Assistant?
I bought the License during my first try, but it got stuck at 62% when readying devices so I had to restore my ...
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Open source alternatives to iWork
After I spent few days getting familiar with usability and interface design field, I've got a question.
Apple was the initial leader in GUI design research, and today most Mac users use OS X, ...
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Cannot get variables from Windows activation through Wmic SoftwareLicensingProduct
I'm trying to get Windows 10 Licensing Informations through WMIC SoftwareLicensingProduct reading in a loop but it displays nothing...
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Problems activating Windows 10 Pro on new digital licensed computers when using an imaged HDD containing same OS version
I'm having trouble with activating Windows 10 Pro on computers that come with an OEM digital license for Windows 10 Pro. Here's some background..
I have a company that performs video surveillance ...
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How to switch Windows 10 product key?
I have two versions of Windows 10 licensed to my Microsoft account: Windows 10 Pro in my old computer and Windows 10 Home in my laptop. I want to transfer the Pro license to my laptop, however I ...
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Cannot activate Windows 10 Enterprise E3
I bought a windows 10 enterprise E3 license.
I have logged in with my admin @mydomain.onmicossoft.com account, created a new user and assigned the license to it.
I then logged in with that user and ...
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What kind of licensing would you need for a Windows VM? [closed]
Here is the scenario; I plan to have at least four Windows-based virtual machines running on a Linux host using VirtualBox on my network. My users will connect to their assigned virtual machine (...
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Encrypt all disk and decrypt it depending on the sytem hardware
Is there any tool that can encrypt a whole disk and use a decrypt key based on the hardware of the machine?
My goal is to create anti-copy OS that can only run on a specific machine, if i change the ...
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Windows 8 VM lisencing
I just recently upgraded to Windows 8 and all-in-all it has been relatively painless. That is until I tried to create a VM. This is where I found out Microsoft in their infinite wisdom decided to ...
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License usage for Windows XP remote desktop
I am considering offering a service for my small business that will allow me to host a certain resource for my clients on my own network.
Problem is, they need occasional access to it, and it can't ...
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Windows 8 "Upgrade Offer" eligibilty when running the Consumer Preview in a VM?
If I have a VM running Windows 8 Consumer/Release Preview, am I allowed to take advantage of the Windows 8 upgrade offer, and install it on that machine?
I would have assumed not...as there was never ...
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Run Photoshop on VM (virtual machine) to increase calculation power, without violating the licence agreement (EULA) [closed]
A question concerning the possibility to run Photoshop as VM without violating the license agreement (EULA) : My Adobe Photoshop is very slow, and sometimes I need to launch thousands of image ...
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Windows licensing dilemma: Technet to Retail same version upgrade?
I have a bunch of computers that are running technet Win 7 Pro licenses (intended to be evaluation only, but fully functional). These machines need to "go legit" in the near future. Can I use an $89....
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How do I get XTNDConnect PC working again?
On Windows (XPSP3), I need to use a dead-ware application past its 30-day trial period. The editor has gone bankrupt a long time ago, so there's just no way to buy a license.
So I need to completely ...
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Technet vs MSDN O/S Subscription
Can anyone please explain the differences between a Technet and 'MSDN O/S Subscription' ?
I have customers who use a range of different Microsoft operating systems and I want to be able to spin a VM ...
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Is there any way to do a clean upgrade of Windows 10 and keep Windows 7 installed apps [closed]
This question was almost answered by the similar questions that appear as typing the topic. Please be aware I have tried to provide as great as detail possible that will hopefully allow any ...
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Windows OEM Licencing - Are "No OS" Computers OK?
I'm planning to buy a new PC, and I'm considering a PC with no shipped OS because I'm undecided if I'll install Windows 7 or Linux - I'm not paying the Microsoft Tax unless I have to.
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Unable to install Windows product key - error 0x80041015
I decided to install a proper product key for my Windows 8.1.
I tried the PC Settings applet, but it refused to accept my key.
I tried using slmgr /ipk ...., but got error WBEM_E_TRANSPORT_FAILURE ...
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How can I obtain a Windows XP Professional license for research? [closed]
How can I obtain a Windows XP Professional license for research (legally)?
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Is a Windows 7 OEM Key valid for 32bit and 64bit?
I have a Sony Vaio VPCEC15FG laptop with Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit OS (Genuine).
Are there any legal problems for burning a customized Windows 7 DVD and keeping it in hand?
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Windows Workstation/Server licencing
Have a slight licencing query i've been asked about and i'm not 100% on the advice i'm about to give...
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Using Windows 7 Pro x64 Retail Upgrade To Upgrade A Windows 7 Pro x32 OEM Install
I have two Dell computers that came with Windows 7 Pro 32-bit edition (with OEM licensing).
Can I upgrade them to the 64-bit edition using a Windows 7 Pro 64-bit retail Upgrade disk?
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Question about software licensing [closed]
I don't know if this is the appropriate exchange site for this question, but here it goes:
http://ckfinder.com/ has 3 licenses.
I would like to incorporate this software into my existing CMS, but am ...
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Where and how can I get installation media for the Windows OS that came with my laptop?
I just want to do a clean install.
Using the number printed on the sticker.
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium x64 OEM
I just want one physical copy of Windows 7, to finish projects already started.
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Windows Server 2022 RDS Cal Licensing
I'm using Windows Server 2022, I'm actually playing with RDS Role.
I read that I can have 2 concurrent sessions without buying any RDS CAL (User/Device whatever).
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windows server (standard) licence more than 16 cores. How it works?
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How does windows server additional core licence works? My server has 2 CPU 16core/CPU. So I need to buy a licence for 32 core. Server 2019 standard licence (P73-07791) good for 16 core. I still ...
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How can I unbind Windows 10 license from my computer?
I have used my university educational Windows licence (from Microsoft Imagine/Dreamspark: different names for the same thing) on my custom built computer, but now I would like to sell the computer, ...
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Server CAL Licensing [closed]
Almost need a lawyer just to figure this stuff out. Tried asking on Microsoft's support site through chat, but got thrown the typical "Please check this KB" bs.
I'm currently planning out an ...
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Buying MS SQL server, confused about CAL needs [closed]
I'm extremely confused as to which version of SQL server to buy...
I've found versions for around $599 and then some for around $1,100...
Currently we're running Express and only need to upgrade ...
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Can I use personal Office 365 small business premium install on my job work computer [closed]
I have an office 365 small business premium subscription that entitles me to 5 installs. I use it for my small business, consisting of me only. I do have a couple of installs left.
I am also a full-...
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How to get the Windows Vista operating system key? I would like to re-install the OS again.
I would like to re-install the Windows Vista again? Where can I get the key for the system on which it is installed? The key on the back of my system is fudged beyond recognition?
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what is the difference between getting a Licensed Windows and buying a Key for Windows?
Well my question is same as the title.
what is the difference between getting a Licensed Windows and buying a Key for Windows?
they both are legal right?
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Windows XP and 7 are the targets.
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Can you sell or transfer Exchange CALs?
Like if someone bought my exchange server off of ebay, can I transfer the licenses to them? Do they have to buy any new cals?
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remote desktop on microsoft windows 2003: licensing issue
it seems that I can't connect with remote desktop to a Windows 2003 machine cause of licensing issue.
I understand that if I connect only with one user it should work, what's the problem?
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Adobe stopped Adobe Programs (Acrobat, Photoshop, Creatve Cloud Apps,...) running on windows 7
As I have installed the full Creative Cloud Suite on a Windows 7 machine, some day ago all programs, including Acrobat DC, stopped working.
At start, a pop-up windows tells, "Your subscription ...
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Microsoft Store showing old product license [duplicate]
I had Windows 10 Pro volume license. After the first Windows setup, that license associated the motherboard. When I setup Windows again it is activating automatic. I do not want it. Recently, I found ...
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