Windows 10 and windows 8.1


  1. Clint
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    Windows 10 Pro 64 bit
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    Windows 10 and windows 8.1


    Can you have Windows 8.1 running and Windows 10 (not preview) running on virtual machine at the same time with the same key?
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  3. lx07
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    2004
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    Each VM needs its own license.
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  4. Kyhi
    Posts : 4,144
    Windows 3.1 to Windows 11
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    Yes, but not legally according to MS User License agreement..
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  6. BunnyJ
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    Windows 10 Home x64
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    Kyhi said:
    Yes, but not legally according to MS User License agreement..
    +1.. Running both with the same key would be a terms violation.
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