Windows Vista Upgrade OEM -> 2 machines, 2 keys = Doable?

I have a laptop from HP that came with Windows XP Media Center installed and was then upgraded to Windows Vista Home Premium with an OEM upgrade DVD that was shipped to me later on. I did a clean install.





When the laptop died and I needed a backup machine I bought a small Acer PC which already had Vista installed with a shitload of tools no-one needs, which is why I didn't even bother making bakup DDs with the tool on the machine.





Both machines now run the same version. of Windows Vista.





My question is: Would it be possible to do a complete reinstall with the Windows Vista Upgrade DVD on the Acer machine, given the fact that it has its own license key on it?





I'd rather know whether this works before I start.

Windows Vista Upgrade OEM -%26gt; 2 machines, 2 keys = Doable?
Why not just remove all those tools you say you don't need.





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Then...





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These two will take care of what you need.
Reply:you need a vista oem (non upgrade) dvd to do a complete reinstall... if you dont have one that means you have to install xp then use the upgrade to install vista.
Reply:if there boththe same ista versionyes write down the product key and use that one ofthe acer. otherwise go to bt junkie and there is a crack that sets yer bios clock 2099 and u always have 30 days to activate. enjoy