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Can I remove an old operating system from a computer and install it on a new computer which has the virtual machine software installed?

April 26, 2017Computer install Machine operating system remove Software virtual

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Can I remove an old operating system from a computer and install it on a new computer which has the virtual machine software installed?

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No. Under the Microsoft OEM and Volume License programs, Microsoft Windows desktop operating system licenses are tied to the machine on which they are first installed and may not be moved to another machine which has the virtual machine software installed.