Ordering additional licenses for Windows Vista
Have more than one PC that is ready to run Vista? Once you're running Windows Vista on one computer, you will probably want to run it on other computers you own. Now it's easy to get the additional licenses you need to put Windows Vista on your additional computers. (You will need one license for each computer running Windows Vista.)
If you are not upgrading from a previous version of Windows, you can use the additional license program* to acquire a full product version of Windows Vista. If you are upgrading, you can get upgrade versions of Windows Vista for Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP, or you can move from one edition of Windows Vista to a more capable edition (for example, move from Windows Vista Home Premium to Windows Vista Ultimate).
Qualifying for additional licenses
To qualify for an additional license for a particular edition of Windows Vista, you must already have a current, valid license for that edition (either a full edition license or an edition upgrade license).
For example, you can qualify for an additional full edition license for Windows Vista Ultimate if you already have a full edition of Windows Vista Ultimate.
Note: Microsoft does not currently support additional licenses for Windows Server. Find additional information.
What you need to know
How to find your current Product ID
In Windows Vista, do one of the following:
Or, if your computer is set up in Classic view with the more traditional Start menu:
You'll find your current Product ID under Windows is activated.
How to purchase
Purchase online
Microsoft offers a service to order additional license service online to customers who have legally installed Windows Vista. This service is available in the United States & Canada, as well as in many European countries today. If you would like to purchase an additional license, please visit one of our two stores based on your region:
For ordering in other regions, you will need to visit a retail store.
Purchase by phone
Microsoft also offers an additional license service by phone to customers who have legally installed Windows Vista and have an immediate need for an additional license. In the United States and Canada, call the Windows Product Activation Call Center at 877-426-6010 for more information.
Purchase at a retail store
Microsoft offers participating retailers the ability to sell additional licenses at a discount. If you own a licensed copy of Windows Vista and want to buy an additional license in packaged form, check with your local retailer. Ask for the "Windows Vista Additional License Pack."
Windows Vista additional license pricing**
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Windows Vista Home Basic Full | $179.00 |
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Windows Vista Home Basic Upgrade | $89.00 |
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Windows Vista Home Premium Full | $215.00 |
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Windows Vista Home Premium Upgrade | $143.00 |
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Windows Vista Business Full | $269.00 |
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Windows Vista Business Upgrade | $179.00 |
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Windows Vista Ultimate Full | $359.00 |
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Windows Vista Ultimate Upgrade | $233.00 |
**Prices listed above are in U.S. dollars and do not include sales tax. These prices represent a 10% discount from Windows Vista MSRP.
About Windows Vista Product Keys
A Windows Vista additional license Product Key is an electronic number that "unlocks" Windows Vista and allows it to run. By ordering a new Product Key, you help ensure security for yourself and other Windows Vista customers by preventing the reuse of Product Keys by unauthorized users. Additionally, this method of software license distribution helps prevent piracy by keeping people who have not legally obtained a valid, single-use Product Key from installing Windows Vista on their computers.
How can I get technical support for Windows Vista?
For technical product support, please contact Microsoft directly.
*The Windows Vista Additional License program is available to customers in supported regions who have purchased full or upgrade Windows Vista product preinstalled or in a retail box. Licenses may be purchased online only. Customers may purchase up to five additional licenses to install the same edition of Windows Vista on other computers they own. The price for the product excludes all taxes. You are responsible for any taxes that you are obligated to pay or that we may collect from you. Currency exchange settlements are based on your agreement with your payment method provider. Customers must use the additional licenses on computers they own. Offer may be discontinued at any time. Software licenses purchased through electronic transmission online or over the Internet are not eligible for a refund. View Microsoft's Retail Product Refund Guidelines.