Windows 7 Home Premium Family Pack Clause
I just read a tidbit from Kristan Kenney’s blog about a “Family Pack” clause in the latest Windows 7 build’s software license terms. This applies to the Home Premium version of the latest Windows OS:
2. INSTALLATION AND USE RIGHTS.
a. One Copy per Computer. Except as allowed in Section 2 (b) below, you may install one copy of the software on one computer. That computer is the “licensed computer.”b. Family Pack. If you are a “Qualified Family Pack User”, you may install one copy of the software marked as “Family Pack” on three computers in your household for use by people who reside there. Those computers are the “licensed computers” and are subject to these license terms. If you do not know whether you are a Qualified Family Pack User, visit go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?Linkid=141399 or contact the Microsoft affiliate serving your country.
c. Licensed Computer. You may use the software on up to two processors on the licensed computer at one time. Unless otherwise provided in these license terms, you may not use the software on any other computer.
d. Number of Users. Unless otherwise provided in these license terms, only one user may use the software at a time.
e. Alternative Versions. The software may include more than one version, such as 32-bit and 64-bit. You may install and use only one version at one time.
I was a little tempted to pre-order upgrades to Home Premium, but this changes things. It allows installation of Windows 7 Home Premium on three computers. I’ll wait as details develop.
Tags: License, Microsoft, Operating System, Software, Windows 7
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I'm wondering about the same thing. Other than requiring the PCs to be in the same household, I don't know what other conditions will need to be met for someone to be qualified.
Jul 9, 2009 2:06 PM
Thanks for sharing this, i have addet your feed to my rss reader!
Apple has given a family pack long back. So Microsoft does not want to be left behind. Good step though!
Jul 23, 2009 11:37 PM
That's what Apple is offering with an extra $25, i think: 5 licenses in one.
Aug 2, 2009 5:35 PM
Well, it's a good idea to get the OS for a discount to use it in 3 computers.
Guess we'll have to wait until the release to see if is really worth...
Best regards..
A five-computer-edition would be perfect for me. But also this is useful if your wife and your kid has a computer. Sadly we both have a desktop and a laptop.
Aug 12, 2009 4:42 AM
This will do wonders for their sales. Smart move, one of the few by MS :-)
Aug 18, 2009 12:27 AM
"You may use the software on up to two processors on the licensed computer..."
How does the average user know how many processors his or her copy of Windows 7 is being used on by the computer. More importantly, are they talking about the number of CORES or the number of processors?
And what if your computer simply has more than two:) Does Windows 7 prevent you from installing? ...sounds like an invasive install procedure, but I guess that is what we have "allowed" to happen.
Aug 23, 2009 12:55 PM
Nice move Microsoft. Windows 7 becoming a realy nice OS for me.
Sep 1, 2009 10:03 AM
Do they also have such version for non home versions of Windows 7 ?
Sep 4, 2009 11:20 AM
This is a good move by MS. They have been so intent on punishing the home users that do this anyway that they have alienated customers that are actually buying their merchandise. This shows they understand how casual home users are using their product, but at the same time holding fast on licenses to business.
Sep 27, 2009 5:02 PM
If We Have More Than 3 Computer In House Hold Than What To Do .... Buy A New Family Pack Or Tell Microsoft For Otherone
Oct 6, 2009 5:05 PM
I wonder how they know if you have installed it on 3 computers already. Hmmm? I smell a "buy one, use many times" product. Cool.
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Jul 2, 2009 7:54 AM
If that's not the case, this is a pretty cool development, as it means MS is pulling back on their rhetoric a bit. Realistically, this is the most useful packaging they could do.