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Yes, you can use the same Windows 8.1 key on multiple computers.

Yes, you can use the same Windows 8.1 key on multiple computers.

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DarkraiOG
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05-29-2016, 08:55 PM
#1
Hello, a year ago I built my own system using Windows 8.1 PRO x64. I still have the license and all the parts. I’m asking if I can reuse the same key for another machine I’ll be setting up for a family member. If yes, will it affect my current setup? If not, please let me know whether I’m allowed to use the same key twice. Thank you.
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DarkraiOG
05-29-2016, 08:55 PM #1

Hello, a year ago I built my own system using Windows 8.1 PRO x64. I still have the license and all the parts. I’m asking if I can reuse the same key for another machine I’ll be setting up for a family member. If yes, will it affect my current setup? If not, please let me know whether I’m allowed to use the same key twice. Thank you.

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Xennil
Member
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05-31-2016, 01:22 AM
#2
This feature works on a single device at a time.
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Xennil
05-31-2016, 01:22 AM #2

This feature works on a single device at a time.

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iLwRo
Member
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06-15-2016, 12:40 AM
#3
no
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iLwRo
06-15-2016, 12:40 AM #3

no

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Kyski200
Member
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06-16-2016, 12:11 AM
#4
No, that would undermine the reason for purchasing an activation key.
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Kyski200
06-16-2016, 12:11 AM #4

No, that would undermine the reason for purchasing an activation key.

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ShiaLaWalf
Junior Member
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06-25-2016, 05:08 PM
#5
Hey there! How can I help you today?
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ShiaLaWalf
06-25-2016, 05:08 PM #5

Hey there! How can I help you today?

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CadeheLion
Member
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06-25-2016, 07:07 PM
#6
Nope
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CadeheLion
06-25-2016, 07:07 PM #6

Nope

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07-03-2016, 08:41 AM
#7
I noticed that retail versions of 8... work on two OEM units instead of the usual setup.
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ThePorkyPorker
07-03-2016, 08:41 AM #7

I noticed that retail versions of 8... work on two OEM units instead of the usual setup.

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905xA
Senior Member
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07-10-2016, 05:46 PM
#8
It varies based on the license version in use.
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905xA
07-10-2016, 05:46 PM #8

It varies based on the license version in use.

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Pekaaa
Member
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07-12-2016, 09:01 AM
#9
Nope
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Pekaaa
07-12-2016, 09:01 AM #9

Nope

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Vinceb11
Member
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07-15-2016, 02:41 AM
#10
If the key is versatile, feel free to use it. I’m not sure Microsoft actually offered multi-use keys with Windows 8 as they did with Windows 7. Generally, they provide single-use keys for the public. If you possess an OEM key, you can reuse it several times, though those tend to be very costly—often exceeding a thousand dollars. For Windows 7, Microsoft typically sold one, dual, or multi-key versions (up to five).
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Vinceb11
07-15-2016, 02:41 AM #10

If the key is versatile, feel free to use it. I’m not sure Microsoft actually offered multi-use keys with Windows 8 as they did with Windows 7. Generally, they provide single-use keys for the public. If you possess an OEM key, you can reuse it several times, though those tend to be very costly—often exceeding a thousand dollars. For Windows 7, Microsoft typically sold one, dual, or multi-key versions (up to five).

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