License

Hello,

We bought Dell PCs with Windows XP Pro downgrade.
These PCs come with 25-dig business Vista Key.
We like to install business Vista then install Virtual PC 2007 to run
Windows XP pro.
Do we need 2 licenses on this PC or just one?
We have both Windows XP Pro CD and Business Vista DVD from Dell.

Newbie wrote:
> Hello,
>
> We bought Dell PCs with Windows XP Pro downgrade.
> These PCs come with 25-dig business Vista Key.
> We like to install business Vista then install Virtual PC 2007 to run
> Windows XP pro.
> Do we need 2 licenses on this PC or just one?

You'll need a separate license for each OS installed, yes.




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The Dell OEM licenses are for use on your Dell only, they cannot be used in
a VM, which is considered a separate PC, needing it's own license.

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"Newbie" <> wrote in message
news:F5E20C46-F123-4458-B03D-...
> Hello,
>
> We bought Dell PCs with Windows XP Pro downgrade.
> These PCs come with 25-dig business Vista Key.
> We like to install business Vista then install Virtual PC 2007 to run
> Windows XP pro.
> Do we need 2 licenses on this PC or just one?
> We have both Windows XP Pro CD and Business Vista DVD from Dell.

Thanks !!!

"David B." wrote:

> The Dell OEM licenses are for use on your Dell only, they cannot be used in
> a VM, which is considered a separate PC, needing it's own license.
>
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> "Newbie" <> wrote in message
> news:F5E20C46-F123-4458-B03D-...
> > Hello,
> >
> > We bought Dell PCs with Windows XP Pro downgrade.
> > These PCs come with 25-dig business Vista Key.
> > We like to install business Vista then install Virtual PC 2007 to run
> > Windows XP pro.
> > Do we need 2 licenses on this PC or just one?
> > We have both Windows XP Pro CD and Business Vista DVD from Dell.
>
>