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Windows licensing question due to computer upgrade

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psli09

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Sep 17, 2012
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Hi, I just recently (a week ago) bought a 13 inch MBA and installed both Office 2011 & Windows 7 on it.

However, I am planning to exchange it for a rMBP.

The question I have is will there be any issue when I reactivate the licenses on the new rMBP? Will I need to explain to Microsoft on the licenses? Anyone experienced any difficulty with MS on this issue?


Please advice.

Thanks.
 
Hirakata

Hirakata

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psli09 said:
Hi, I just recently (a week ago) bought a 13 inch MBA and installed both Office 2011 & Windows 7 on it.

However, I am planning to exchange it for a rMBP.

The question I have is will there be any issue when I reactivate the licenses on the new rMBP? Will I need to explain to Microsoft on the licenses? Anyone experienced any difficulty with MS on this issue?


Please advice.

Thanks.
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If it's an OEM version of Windows, you cannot transfer it. If it's a full retail version, then yes you can and it's pretty painless. Read:

http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/1...-product-key-so-you-can-use-it-on-another-pc/
 
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psli09

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