How does windows key get blacklisted

[cuza]

I have Windows 7 ultimate for free from My MSDN friend ..... After reformat

1) I install same windows 7 with key and use that key on another machine again. Does it get blacklisted

2) Install another OS like linux and use that key on another machine again. Does it get blacklisted

I just got windows 2k8 R2 for free ... how does it get black-listed?

In general my question is how does windows keys get black-listed?

cuza Reviewed by cuza on 6th Jul 2010. How does windows key get blacklisted I have Windows 7 ultimate for free from My MSDN friend ..... After reformat 1) I install same windows 7 with key and use that key on another machine again. Does it get blacklisted 2) Install another OS like linux and use that key on another machine again. Does it get blacklisted I just got windows 2k8 R2 for free ... how does it get black-listed? In general my question is how does windows keys get black-listed?:'( Rating: 5

[shanit]

may be its used by another person
because the legit keys are for 1 computer nd 1 ip
so that they get blacklisted if other use it...or may be created with hacked msdn

[cuza]

Its not blacklisted - How to check its blacklisted

So Point 2 is ok and point 1 will make it blacklisted

[shanit]

if it gets blacklisted then when u do update the microsoft site will tell u
thats ur key is wrong or not leagal like this

and in 1 if ur using with same ip then thr is no problem
but if the same is using with other ip nd u also using same then it may blacklisted..

[cuza]

Oh Even google didnt told me that - Is there anything like free copy and premium copy of windows 2k8 or any

Do this keys have time-period

[shanit]

may be if u have msdn
chk on ther
or c microsoft news..may be get ur answer thr

yeah may be some have time period because a guy is selling acc for limited tym..

donno much more abut it..
but i always heard that its for lifetime period if u dont share or not get blacklisted then...