Microsoft Action Pack vs Technet [duplicate]
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Can you help me with my software licensing question?
I have debated for a couple of years whether or not to purchase Microsoft's Action Pack (took the tests, and currently qualify to purchase it). I am mainly concerned with this question:
Does the Action Pack contain 10 "Full" (not just an upgrade) version of Windows 7 Pro?
The description says "Windows 7 licenses are upgrade licenses only", but a couple people I have talked to said they are able to do clean/full installs, without needing a previous Windows OS installed.
Then the next main question would be, How does Technet subscription compare to the Action Pack when it comes to the above concern regarding Windows 7 licensing.
The key difference is: how do you intend to use the software from your subscription? If you are planning to use it for actual work, then the Action Pack is your only legal option.
Action Pack subscriptions provide fully licensed software for your internal use in your business. Note that there are some restrictions on direct revenue-generating activities.
TechNet subscriptions are for evaluation purposes only. (detailed list of permitted uses)
The Windows 7 "upgrade" licensing is a paperwork requirement only. If you insert a brand new hard drive into a computer with a Windows XP OEM license sticker and run the installation, your Action Pack license key will work fine. You do not need to preinstall an old version of Windows.