Can I transfer a Windows 7 license to another computer?

I was thinking of buying Windows 7 Ultimate to be installed on an old computer. In due time, I will be giving this old computer away.

The question is:

• Will I have trouble transferring the Windows 7 Ultimate license to another PC?


• If yes, do I need to watch out for any issues?


• What exactly is Microsoft's stance/policies towards license transfers?


• How many times can I transfer before it becomes illegal?

Answer

If you are purchasing a "retail copy" from a shop, you should not have any problems transferring it to another computer.

If you do run into a problem activating (which occasionally does happen) simply calling the Microsoft activation line (number given during the activation wizard) will allow you to activate it with a special code that you type in.