I was told that I can use the promo code for a computer I bought last month. That gets Windows 8 Pro for $15 instead of $40. I already used the code for that computer. Can I use it for other computers I have?
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System One
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- OS
- Windows 7
promo code re-use on additional computers?
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NO.
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8 enterprise x64
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- Pc-Quebec / Area 66
- CPU
- i7-3960X Extreme Edition
- Motherboard
- Rampage IV Extreme
- Memory
- Gskill 4x4 GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- 4 x HD 7970
- Sound Card
- onboard
- Screen Resolution
- 2560*1600
- Hard Drives
- C:\Intel series 520 SSD , 250 GB
D:\ WD 750 black with Intel 40gb SSD cache Intel RST
E:\ WD 2TB Black
- PSU
- Corsair AX 1200
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- TT Mozart TX
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- Water Cooled
- Keyboard
- Logitech G-15
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No, but you can buy an additional code for a mere $15 more.
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 7
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Self-Built in July 2009
- CPU
- Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
- Memory
- 8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
- Graphics Card(s)
- EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
- Sound Card
- Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 23" Acer x233H
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
- PSU
- Corsair 620HX modular
- Case
- Antec P182
- Cooling
- stock
- Keyboard
- ABS M1 Mechanical
- Mouse
- Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
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- 15/2 cable modem
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not if the other PCs was purchase before July ( or whatever the date , I have not check )
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8 enterprise x64
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Pc-Quebec / Area 66
- CPU
- i7-3960X Extreme Edition
- Motherboard
- Rampage IV Extreme
- Memory
- Gskill 4x4 GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- 4 x HD 7970
- Sound Card
- onboard
- Screen Resolution
- 2560*1600
- Hard Drives
- C:\Intel series 520 SSD , 250 GB
D:\ WD 750 black with Intel 40gb SSD cache Intel RST
E:\ WD 2TB Black
- PSU
- Corsair AX 1200
- Case
- TT Mozart TX
- Cooling
- Water Cooled
- Keyboard
- Logitech G-15
- Other Info
- Windows 8 VM is install on his own SSD.
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- 5,591
Only 10 more in the UK, £14.99 & £24.99.
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- ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
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If you want to follow the rules, yes....it would have to be purchased in a specific time window. However, for anybody who has been through the process will tell you...MS doesn't require hardly anything for proof. they just asked what brand and model you bought and from where. I was surprised that it was as easy and proof was not needed.
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 7
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Self-Built in July 2009
- CPU
- Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
- Memory
- 8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
- Graphics Card(s)
- EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
- Sound Card
- Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 23" Acer x233H
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
- PSU
- Corsair 620HX modular
- Case
- Antec P182
- Cooling
- stock
- Keyboard
- ABS M1 Mechanical
- Mouse
- Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
- Internet Speed
- 15/2 cable modem
- Other Info
- Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
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Hi there
Like all these things - until somebody has actually TRIED it the issue is still theoretical.
Now why don't you TEST it. If you are worried about the legality then you don't have to KEEP the installed system on your computer. The OP asked a technical question for which currently nobody seems to have a definitive answer. The server *Should* refuse to complete the purchase if the promo code has been used already. Note I say *Should* but it might allow the purchase to complete --up to you then to decide what to do.
My own view on this is two fold :
a) the issue is purely between "You and your Maker".
b) If the Ms servers aren't robust enough to detect what promo codes have been used and by whom then that's THEIR problem and subject to a) above either use or reject at choice.
In a way it's a bit like using a Bank ATM -- if you withdrew say 150 EUR and two 50 EUR notes were stuck together so you got 200 EUR - would you go back into the bank and return the extra 50 (might be impossible if the machine was say in a shopping Mall, Railway station etc).
I'd take a punt here that 99% of people --even if they were the most god fearing and devout people on the planet would probably opt to keep the extra 50 EUR probably thinking - we've bailed out most of these banks anyway with our taxes.
Cheers
jimbo
Like all these things - until somebody has actually TRIED it the issue is still theoretical.
Now why don't you TEST it. If you are worried about the legality then you don't have to KEEP the installed system on your computer. The OP asked a technical question for which currently nobody seems to have a definitive answer. The server *Should* refuse to complete the purchase if the promo code has been used already. Note I say *Should* but it might allow the purchase to complete --up to you then to decide what to do.
My own view on this is two fold :
a) the issue is purely between "You and your Maker".
b) If the Ms servers aren't robust enough to detect what promo codes have been used and by whom then that's THEIR problem and subject to a) above either use or reject at choice.
In a way it's a bit like using a Bank ATM -- if you withdrew say 150 EUR and two 50 EUR notes were stuck together so you got 200 EUR - would you go back into the bank and return the extra 50 (might be impossible if the machine was say in a shopping Mall, Railway station etc).
I'd take a punt here that 99% of people --even if they were the most god fearing and devout people on the planet would probably opt to keep the extra 50 EUR probably thinking - we've bailed out most of these banks anyway with our taxes.
Cheers
jimbo
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Linux Centos 7, W8.1, W7, W2K3 Server W10
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 1 X LG 40 inch TV
- Hard Drives
- SSD's * 3 (Samsung 840 series) 250 GB
2 X 3 TB sata
5 X 1 TB sata
- Internet Speed
- 0.12 GB/s (120Mb/s)