Windows 8 product key question

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Hey all,

I recently bought Windows 8 and installed it on my desktop. I have a question: does the Product key get linked to your Windows Live account? Asking this because I want to know what happens when I reinstall it on my pc. Don't feel like buying a new key for every install. ;)

Thanks. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel
You can reinstall it multiple times. But the key can only be active on one computer at a time.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win8 Pro, Win7 Pro, Win8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
http://www.eightforums.com/general-discussion/10837-windows-8-eula.html

microsoft said:
Can I transfer the software to another computer or user? You may transfer the software to another computer that belongs to you. You may also transfer the software (together with the license) to a computer owned by someone else if a) you are the first licensed user of the software and b) the new user agrees to the terms of this agreement. To make that transfer, you must transfer the original media, the certificate of authenticity, the product key and the proof of purchase directly to that other person, without retaining any copies of the software. You may use the backup copy we allow you to make or the media that the software came on to transfer the software. Anytime you transfer the software to a new
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Notebooks x 3

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
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