Question about Parallels 8

[helpanoobout]

Can you run multiple versions of this and the same copy of windows? For example, Parrallel 8 + Windows 7 on Mac Mini and when on the go, same copy of Parrallel 8 + same copy of Windows 7 on macbook pro

Or would you have to have a second copy of windows and second copy of parallels 8?

 

[maflynn]

Your best bet is to read Parallel's EULA it has the details for which your looking for.

From what I can see you can only use it on one computer (though I only quickly scanned through it)

1.2. Scope of Use. You may use one copy of the Software activated by a license key on a single server (virtual or physical) owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by you. If you have multiple license keys for the Software, you may make and use as many copies of the Software as you have license keys. For purposes of this Agreement, "use" of the software means loading the Software into the temporary or permanent memory of a computer. Installation of the Software on a network server solely for distribution to other computers is not "use" of the Software, and is permitted, as long as you have a license key for each server (virtual or physical) to which the Software is distributed. The Software may not be used on or distributed to a greater number of computers than you have license keys. If you use or distribute the Software to multiple users, you must ensure that the number of users does not exceed the number of license keys you have obtained, or you will be in breach of this Agreement.

 

[justperry]

Don't even think you can install it on 2 machines with the same serial, it phones home to check your serial and checks with their server.
So, the answers is likely no.

And, imo this is stupid, if you happen to have two machines (Many do) you need two licences, you don't have to buy two cars to get to the same destination.

 

[valdikor]

I own a single licence for Parallels 7 (it still works fine for me so I didn't upgrade to 8, I'll most likely buy 9 when it comes out) and without really bothering to read the EULA, I use it on two different computers without any penalty. I simply don't want to pay twice for the same software, and I am glad the serial hasn't been blocked for me, although I realize what I do is technically "illegal".

 

[MichaelLAX]

And, imo this is stupid, if you happen to have two machines (Many do) you need two licences, you don't have to buy two cars to get to the same destination.

If you really want to go the automobile analogy route, the correct analogy is that you have to pay more for automobile liability insurance if you own two autos, even if you only drive one at a time.

 

[justperry]

If you really want to go the automobile analogy route, the correct analogy is that you have to pay more for automobile liability insurance if you own two autos, even if you only drive one at a time.

True.

I thought it was a good idea since so many americans like the car analogy, guess I did a bad job here.

 

[takeshi74]

And, imo this is stupid, if you happen to have two machines (Many do) you need two licences, you don't have to buy two cars to get to the same destination.

That analogy makes no sense. Try developing software for a living and then tell us it's stupid.

 

[justperry]

That analogy makes no sense. Try developing software for a living and then tell us it's stupid.

Where did I tell you and other's it's stupid, I said in my opinion!

 

[MichaelLAX]

Where did I tell you and other's it's stupid, I said in my opinion!

They were telling you in their opinion you should try developing software for a living...

 

[justperry]

They were telling you in their opinion you should try developing software for a living...

I am a strong believer that if you buy a software licence you should be able to install it on all the computers you own, why do I have to pay 2 or more times for a licence, if I buy a song I can listen to them on all devices, so why should this be different for software?
The music business had to change, I hope this is the same for software.

 

[MichaelLAX]

The music business had to change, I hope this is the same for software.

You're making a bad analogy again.

Well before the music business "changed" you could always play your vinyl records, cassettes, cd's and the like on more than one machine!

You can do better than that (I hope!)

 

[justperry]

You're making a bad analogy again.

Well before the music business "changed" you could always play your vinyl records, cassettes, cd's and the like on more than one machine!

You can do better than that (I hope!)

I was talking about digital Music with DRM, many times you could play it on one device only, wasn't talking about CD/Cassettes/records.

 

[vatter69]

I wrote to support a couple of weeks ago with a similar issue. As long as you don't run them at the same time, it should work fine i was told.

 

[valdikor]

I wrote to support a couple of weeks ago with a similar issue. As long as you don't run them at the same time, it should work fine i was told.

That's perfect. I never run them at the same time, though I have them installed on two machines at the same time.

 

[ghellquist]

Just a bit off topic

Well, not quite on the topic. But for many usage scenarios Virtualbox is a good alternative. Not always, not for every usage. But as it comes free for download, you might want to give it a look.
// gunnar

 

[stewartx]

Can you run multiple versions of this and the same copy of windows? For example, Parrallel 8 + Windows 7 on Mac Mini and when on the go, same copy of Parrallel 8 + same copy of Windows 7 on macbook pro

Or would you have to have a second copy of windows and second copy of parallels 8?

Of course, the issue is MS Windows, not Parallels. Microsoft only allows the operating system to be installed on a single computer. That doesn't change just because you're using Parallels. If Microsoft detects multiple copies installed (based on the hardware configuration - CPU, graphics hardware, RAM, etc), they will deactivate (invalidate) all copies. That hardware configuration can occasionally change slightly (additional RAM installed, etc) without triggering a response, but Microsoft is, at this point, pretty darn good at detecting multiple copies. If the OS is invalidated, you'll loss some features and will not be able to install updates or other Microsoft software. Products from other venders may refuse to install or operate as well.