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>> as a sytem builder i know it os legal to use one disc for multiple
>> installations as long as i use the separate keys for the individual
>> machines. if it is a case of damaged media (broken cd), you are in fact
>> legally allowed to use the media from another official MS cd as long as
>> you are using YOUR orignal key so if a friend has the cd that matches
>> your license (Home, Pro, Etc.) then you can use that cd. as far as the
>> neighbors who have the same model laptop, i dont think there is a legal
>> issue as some OEM's can code the key right into the hardware and the
>> media they provide you is just mass produced for that series unit. this
>> media generally can be replaced for around $15 USD
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