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I just got a product key for Microsoft Windows 8.1 through the MSDNAA (DreamSpark) as a student.

Am I able to use this product key multiple times, on both my computers, or just once?

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Kristián Filo
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  • The license allows you to install on many computers (or maybe it's just two), but just use one installation at a time if I remember correctly. I might be wrong though and the question is better suited for your academic institutions MSDNAA administrator. – jpw Nov 11 '13 at 21:45
  • Thank you, I'llwait for other replies. Also, does this key have any specific expiration? – Kristián Filo Nov 11 '13 at 21:55
  • I think it's valid for as long as you are eligible – jpw Nov 11 '13 at 22:00
  • See https://www.dreamspark.com/Support/FAQ/#asd3 and https://www.dreamspark.com/Support/FAQ/#asd4 – ROMANIA_engineer Nov 02 '14 at 19:01

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Yes & No

Technically you are within your fair-use rights to activate it on multiple computers THAT BELONGS TO YOU.

Nevertheless, if you install it on more than 3-4 computers or re-activate it on the same computer multiple times (likely 3) after re-installing Windows, you will probably have trouble activating it the next time you want to.

At that stage, you might have to speak to a Microsoft Rep.

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This is an old question but the DreamSpark EULA clearly says "two devices". You are supposed to own both but it is not enforced.

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