Windows 7 key re use on new machine

[allymoss]

I am currently using a win 7 ultimate machine which is using a key I got through my technet subscription.

I am building a new machine and my subscription has lapsed and they have tightened the rules on the number of keys you get for each OS.

Now, can I build my new PC, put the disk in and use the same key? Do I need to inform Msoft or something?

Thanks

 

[Addicted]

You should be able to use the same key, I've used the same key plenty of times, not sure what the Max uses is but I assume its quite high!

I also have a pretty large MSDN sub, and have used my Win7 Enterprise key around 5 times so far (same machine, just formatting for new components etc).

 

[zakblood]

it may not auto reg it while online, but if it doesn't a auto phone call will do, done it loads of times.

max is 10 times with a retail key, less for oem, once it's been done, you will no longer be able to do it online, but will still work with a phone call, but not for ever, too many and key will be blocked.

 

[allymoss]

OK, thanks guys.