buying windows for more then 1 computer

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buying windows for more then 1 computer

Anonymous

hello :-)

is it possible to buy windows 11 copy that is installable on 3 computers? (my desktop, laptop, and my son desktop)

i dont find any explainations on that.

plus, i can see lots of pc websites and stores that sell windows 11 lisence for 60-70% cheaper. is that legal? what's the difference between this lisence and buying directly from microsoft?

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Answer 1

MR_MEOW 3,536

Yes you can. all the p.c names need to be the same. also if you set up the other device do it under your account and add them as a family member.

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Answer 2

Anonymous

Thanks. can you eleaborate?

what does it mean "add them as a family member"?

three of them should have same pc-name and same outlook account?

and this is approved by microsoft?

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Answer 3

Hi דניאלמ

I am Dave, I will help you with this.

1

For private consumers a Windows licence is for one PC only, there is no versions for multiple users, that is only available in Volume licences sold to companies and large organizations.

2

Is there currently any version of Windows installed on your desktop, laptop, and your son's desktop

3

Please don't waste your money, cheap Windows licences sold online are a very bad idea, because mostly they are selling volume licence versions of Windows 11 and while the licence will initially activate, later the licence will expire, because it cannot contact a company key management server.

Answer 4

Anonymous

Not unless A business using Volume licensing and for 3 devices that's not cost effective

If you buy a new PC it will be provided preinstalled with a version of Win by the seller

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