Vista - MSDN Vista Activation limit

How many times is the MSDN Vista able to be activated?

-Scott

Scott;
You can activate it on 10 computers for only your use.
Read the MSDN Master EULA for details.

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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
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"Scott Fenstermacher" <scott.fenstermacher@lrs.com> wrote in message
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> How many times is the MSDN Vista able to be activated?
>
> -Scott

right... but "will" it activate on more than 10?


"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com> wrote in message
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> Scott;
> You can activate it on 10 computers for only your use.
> Read the MSDN Master EULA for details.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> http://www.dts-l.org
>
>
> "Scott Fenstermacher" <scott.fenstermacher@lrs.com> wrote in message
> news:e5b5a6ac85ee8c8f18d0001464f@news.microsoft.com...
>> How many times is the MSDN Vista able to be activated?
>>
>> -Scott
>

It's an academic question. Activating 11, if you still have all 10 up and
running, violates the EULA. If y our in a development environment with heavy
turnover of systems, I would only activate the systems that do not turn
over.

--
The personal opinion of
Gary G. Little


"Troy McClure" <nun@4u.com> wrote in message
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> right... but "will" it activate on more than 10?
>
>
> "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com> wrote in message
> news:efxWS86IHHA.3676@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> Scott;
>> You can activate it on 10 computers for only your use.
>> Read the MSDN Master EULA for details.
>>
>> --
>> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
>> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
>> http://www.dts-l.org
>>
>>
>> "Scott Fenstermacher" <scott.fenstermacher@lrs.com> wrote in message
>> news:e5b5a6ac85ee8c8f18d0001464f@news.microsoft.com...
>>> How many times is the MSDN Vista able to be activated?
>>>
>>> -Scott
>>
>

You may get a message to call the activation center on number 11 machine.
If the first ten were activated very recently you will get the message.
Reactivation on the same machine does not decrement your remaining
activations counter on the servers.

"Troy McClure" <nun@4u.com> wrote in message
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> right... but "will" it activate on more than 10?
>
>

Does this apply to the Tech Net license as well?



"Colin Barnhorst" <colinbarharst@msn.com> wrote in message
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> You may get a message to call the activation center on number 11 machine.
> If the first ten were activated very recently you will get the message.
> Reactivation on the same machine does not decrement your remaining
> activations counter on the servers.
>
> "Troy McClure" <nun@4u.com> wrote in message
> news:ugSow96IHHA.1276@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> right... but "will" it activate on more than 10?
>>
>>
>

Sorry, I'd better let a TechNetter answer that one. I hang out with MSDN.

"Michael Price" <EmJay_Price@msn.com> wrote in message
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> Does this apply to the Tech Net license as well?
>
>
>
> "Colin Barnhorst" <colinbarharst@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:E37317A4-B75F-4515-B49C-D0EAAA036F07@microsoft.com...
>> You may get a message to call the activation center on number 11 machine.
>> If the first ten were activated very recently you will get the message.
>> Reactivation on the same machine does not decrement your remaining
>> activations counter on the servers.
>>
>> "Troy McClure" <nun@4u.com> wrote in message
>> news:ugSow96IHHA.1276@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>> right... but "will" it activate on more than 10?
>>>
>>>
>>

From TechNet Subscriptions Faq....

We understand that TechNet subscribers have unique needs, so we have
included special activation privileges for TechNet subscribers.

TechNet Subscription product keys can be used to activate up to 10 machines.
Although you must go through the activation process each time you reinstall
on the same PC, your total number of activations will not be decremented.
For Windows, TechNet subscribers have a 60-day grace period before the
product must be activated. If you will be reinstalling the software in less
than 60 days, you do not need to activate it. Please note that Windows
Update and Windows Genuine Advantage require that the installation be
activated.
For Office 2003, TechNet subscribers have 50 launches before the product
must be activated.
Software may be reinstalled on the same machine as many times as needed
without reactivating it. However, if the hard disk is reformatted prior to
reinstallation, reactivation may be required however the total number of
activations will not be decremented.
Is Microsoft Product Activation the same for the Windows operating system as
it is for applications such as Office and Visio?
Customers can activate the software during initial setup. Windows Welcome
will guide the user through activation. Users who choose to skip activation
during setup will be reminded periodically during the following 60 days to
activate Windows (15 days for pre-release versions). Subscribers who choose
to activate Windows after setup will be guided through the activation
process.
With applications such as Office and Visio, activation can be completed
after initial setup. The user will be asked to activate when an application
is launched. The user can choose to activate at that time or may choose to
skip activation and do it later; users are provided 50 launches of the
product before they are required to activate.
TechNet Subscription product keys can be used to activate software on up to
10 computers. If you plan to reinstall before activation is required, it is
recommended that you not activate.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/s.../ms772427.aspx


"Colin Barnhorst" <colinbarharst@msn.com> wrote in message
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> Sorry, I'd better let a TechNetter answer that one. I hang out with MSDN.
>
> "Michael Price" <EmJay_Price@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:FF956A50-B013-461D-8ABE-95830816BDB8@microsoft.com...
>> Does this apply to the Tech Net license as well?
>>
>>
>>
>> "Colin Barnhorst" <colinbarharst@msn.com> wrote in message
>> news:E37317A4-B75F-4515-B49C-D0EAAA036F07@microsoft.com...
>>> You may get a message to call the activation center on number 11
>>> machine. If the first ten were activated very recently you will get the
>>> message. Reactivation on the same machine does not decrement your
>>> remaining activations counter on the servers.
>>>
>>> "Troy McClure" <nun@4u.com> wrote in message
>>> news:ugSow96IHHA.1276@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>> right... but "will" it activate on more than 10?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>

In a perfect world, and if my understanding is correct, you can install it
an unlimited ammount of times on the same computer. As long as there have
not been significant hardware changes, it should activate with no issues.
However, it can only be transferred to 10 computers, meaning installed on
one computer and removed from the previous computer.
If you are wondering how many times it can be installed on the same
computer, there should be no limit. However, if you don't want to deal with
all that hastle. install it once, get it working right, activate, and do a
complete computer back-up. This way when you screw your computer all up, you
can restore it back to it's original condition, worry free, already
activated, and ready to rock and roll.

Hope this helps. :-)

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com> wrote in message
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> Scott;
> You can activate it on 10 computers for only your use.
> Read the MSDN Master EULA for details.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> http://www.dts-l.org
>
>
> "Scott Fenstermacher" <scott.fenstermacher@lrs.com> wrote in message
> news:e5b5a6ac85ee8c8f18d0001464f@news.microsoft.com...
>> How many times is the MSDN Vista able to be activated?
>>
>> -Scott
>

Are you sure, Gene? Don't you mean to say that the product can be installed
on up to ten machines? You can transfer an MSDN license to a different
machine but you cannot exceed installation on ten machines at any one time.
Reactivations do not count against this just as you say. An MSDN license is
classified as a "retail license" (transferrable to another machine) as you
can see on the page that lists your keys.

"Gene Fitzpatrick" <gene_fitz@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> In a perfect world, and if my understanding is correct, you can install it
> an unlimited ammount of times on the same computer. As long as there have
> not been significant hardware changes, it should activate with no issues.
> However, it can only be transferred to 10 computers, meaning installed on
> one computer and removed from the previous computer.
> If you are wondering how many times it can be installed on the same
> computer, there should be no limit. However, if you don't want to deal
> with all that hastle. install it once, get it working right, activate, and
> do a complete computer back-up. This way when you screw your computer all
> up, you can restore it back to it's original condition, worry free,
> already activated, and ready to rock and roll.
>
> Hope this helps. :-)
>