16.6.9 Adding downgrade software assets
To use an older version with a purchased license (for example, purchasing Windows 8 and using Windows 7), you must register the software name for the older version.
To add a downgrade software asset:
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In Software name, specify as the search condition the software name to which a downgrade software asset is to be added, and then click the Search button.
The applicable software names are retrieved.
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Click the link of the software name to which the downgrade software asset is to be added.
The Software Name Details dialog box is displayed.
To cancel, click the Close button.
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In the Downgrade tab, click the Add button.
The Software dialog box is displayed.
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Specify a desired search condition, and then click the Search button.
The software assets satisfying the specified condition are retrieved.
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Select the check box of the software name that is to be registered as downgrade software, and then click the OK button.
The Software dialog box closes, and the specified software asset is registered as downgrade software.
In order for the registered downgrade software to be subject to license management totals, Downgrade must be set to Enable when the license is registered. For details about how to register licenses, see 14.4.5(2) How to specify a license name.