Running 2 computers
Thursday, March 11, 2010 by S J N | Discussion: Windows 7
I just recieved a laptop with Windows 7 64bit. I also have a desktop running XP MCE SP3. Can I install everything from WinCusonize on my new laptop? Would I have to run each computer independant of each other? I don't want to get into trouble with Stardock. Please help. Thank you.
Reply #2 Thursday, March 11, 2010 4:18 PM
From this page: https://www.stardock.com/support/activation_info.aspx
Activation limits
There are reasonable limits on how often you can activate a given product to help deter piracy, but for most users, this limit will not be reached.
There is some flexibility to allow installing on your laptop and home PCs, home and work PCs, and similar situations.
For instance, you might want to use your laptop as a secondary machine with Multiplicity at home and at the office. This would require Multiplicity be activated twice (once on each of the primary machines). As long as you're the only one using those machines, that's fine and covered by your license. When you start getting more complicated like "I also need copies at client sites for when I'm there", then it's probably time to order some additional licenses!
Bluntly: If we find 42 activation attempts from 29 different IP addresses and emails in the course of an evening, it's fraud. We are users of our own software too. We've added a level of protection that we, as users, are comfortable working with.
Reply #3 Thursday, March 11, 2010 4:28 PM
I have 2 PCs and a laptop in my home. All my Stardock products run on all 3 with no problems.......just saying. It goes by IP address.
Reply #4 Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:53 PM
Thank you all for your input. My question has been happily answered. Can't wait to try Win 7 64 bit.
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Reply #1 Thursday, March 11, 2010 4:17 PM
Yes you can load everything from WinCustomize onto the laptop. If by 'run each computer independent of each other' you mean only being signed in on one or the other but not both, you are also correct.