Q: I have an old computer that has Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit and XP Pro dual booting installed on it. I am planning on building a new computer, and I want to reuse the vista key from my old computer. What will happen to the older computer's Vista installation if I switch it over to my new one? I have the retail version, so I know it will allow me to use it on the new one. I am sure however that it is only allowed on one computer at a time. Also, it is the retail version, not the OEM one that can only be used once.
A: it will be fine on the new pc as long as you dont try to go online using vista on the old pc , you are correct in saying it is only allowed on one pc at a time, if you go online using xp on the old pc you will be ok but if ms sees vista being online in two pcs they will bar them both. this is as far as i know but im sure i am correct