My organization has a volume license for Windows 7 Enterprise. In general does that license allow for the use of both 32 bit and 64 bit? Or are do they have to be licensed separately?

Hi, Yes, it is valid for either 32 or 64 bit, it is up to you which architecture you want to use. Please note 1 key, 1 license. More information: Query regarding licenses for 32 bit and 64 bit Windows 7 Professional upgrade Also, you may call your local Microsoft Customer Service team for the license issue: · To contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support, telephone (800) MICROSOFT (642-7676). · In Canada, call (877)568-2495. · Microsoft Customer Service hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM Pacific Time Saturday and Sunday, 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Pacific Time http://support.microsoft.com/kb/295539 Regards, Sabrina TechNet Subscriber Support in forum. If you have any feedback on our support, please contact tngfb@microsoft.com This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees, and confers no rights. |Please remember to click “Mark as Answer” on the post that helps you, and to click “Unmark as Answer” if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

Hi, Yes, it is valid for either 32 or 64 bit, it is up to you which architecture you want to use. Please note 1 key, 1 license. More information: Query regarding licenses for 32 bit and 64 bit Windows 7 Professional upgrade Also, you may call your local Microsoft Customer Service team for the license issue: · To contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support, telephone (800) MICROSOFT (642-7676). · In Canada, call (877)568-2495. · Microsoft Customer Service hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM Pacific Time Saturday and Sunday, 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Pacific Time http://support.microsoft.com/kb/295539 Regards, Sabrina TechNet Subscriber Support in forum. If you have any feedback on our support, please contact tngfb@microsoft.com This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees, and confers no rights. | Please remember to click “Mark as Answer” on the post that helps you, and to click “Unmark as Answer” if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread. Just an FYI (I read that you have a VLK), it is my understanding that OEM license keys that come bundled with a machine are valid only for x86 or x64 -- not both. Sabrina, please correct me if this is incorrect (as I'd like to have correct info as well. (: )

VLK is a volume licensing model (to activate xxx computers against one server), OEM is a manufacturer-oriented model (to activate xxx computer against a flag set in the manufacturer's BIOS). OEM System Builders' licenses are a third case. Don't merge everything into the same pot."192 GB ought to be enough for anybody." (from the miniseries "Next Generation's Jokes")

VLK is a volume licensing model (to activate xxx computers against one server), OEM is a manufacturer-oriented model (to activate xxx computer against a flag set in the manufacturer's BIOS). OEM System Builders' licenses are a third case. Don't merge everything into the same pot. "192 GB ought to be enough for anybody." (from the miniseries "Next Generation's Jokes") FYI, crackers often use OEM activation model to crack windows OS license by setting these flags so that the OS will think that it is being installed in a valid computer.CESabarre Free Tech Support Bad News: There really is no such thing as Free Tech Support. Good News: Oftentimes a simple thank you is the best form of payment!

Same misunderstanding again. Crackers may use OEM keys to convert retail versions of Windows into "genuine" OEM ones. The same method doesn't work with volume-licensed versions of Windows (like Enterprise), as the activation process is different. To the OP: Sabrina's answer is right for Win7 Professional, but misleading for Enterprise. Please consult http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/Default.aspx to learn more about Volume Licensing."192 GB ought to be enough for anybody." (from the miniseries "Next Generation's Jokes")