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Windows 7 upgrade licences question

  • 08-05-2010 4:59pm
    #1
    Paddy001
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 724 ✭✭✭


    Hi

    I am updating my Windows Vista home premium to Windows 7 Professional. I already know I have to do a clean install and have my files backed up, but before I do, I have Panda AV 2010 and I have MS works already installed on vista. Both of these have all the licenses used so I am just wondering if I can use the same one when I change to Windows 7 or would I have to buy a new one. Thanks for any help


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  • #2
    softdancomputer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 197 ✭✭softdancomputer


    You shouldn't have problems; usually the antivirus is licensed per PC, not per OS. I don't use MS Works, but I think is the same, not tied to the OS, so you should be able to reinstall and reactivate after upgrade.


  • #3
    FloatingVoter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,133 ✭✭✭FloatingVoter


    I changed from Vista premium to 7 professional two days ago. I had to reinstall Eset Smart Security 4 (direct competitor to Panda AV). No problems encountered with the changeover on the security front (just remember your installation key).
    As for Works, I'm sure you'll have no problems. A phone call to Microsoft will fix it if you do.


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