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so my windows is getting crumby and my hard drive is getting bloated so i decided it's time to upgrade to XP (not linux, i prefer to use my computer than try to find out how to use it). i found an XP CD laying around somewhere and it has a CD key so i'm probably going to instal it. my dad said that microsoft hunts down people using the same CD key as somebody else and does bad stuff to them but he's really biased against anything microsoft so how true is that? do any of you share CD keys without a problem or is it really something to watch out for?
EDIT: ok i installed it but now i have a new problem
EDIT: ok i installed it but now i have a new problem
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They don't hunt you down and break your knees; they just don't let you get non-critical updates. (Including libraries, DirectX, Media Player...)
Is buying a copy of XP really that big a deal?
You know you can probably fix the current install (I'm assuming it's 98 or 2000. If it's 2000, don't bother. There isn't much difference besides bloated junk)
1. Install and use CCleaner. Best. System. Cleaner. Ever.
2. Uninstall programs you don't use anymore
3. If you use PC-Cillin, trash that piece of excrement and install Norton or AVG.
Is buying a copy of XP really that big a deal?
You know you can probably fix the current install (I'm assuming it's 98 or 2000. If it's 2000, don't bother. There isn't much difference besides bloated junk)
1. Install and use CCleaner. Best. System. Cleaner. Ever.
2. Uninstall programs you don't use anymore
3. If you use PC-Cillin, trash that piece of excrement and install Norton or AVG.
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Is yours a store-bought copy of XP Pro or some OEM copy that came with your computer? If it's the latter, then there's your problem. I've had experience with copies from Dell/Emachines/etc. where it can only be registered once. Whereas the store-bought, "real" copy can be registered a few times (probably 5 like mentioned).Skyone wrote:Are you sure? My XP Pro CD-Key can't be put on more than one pc at one time...doctorjames wrote:An XP CD key can only be registered 5 times. After the 5th time the key will stop working, and you will be left with a 30-day "trial" like bic said.
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I'm sure I've used the same key more than 5 times on the same machine before MicroSoft's servers stopped accepting it.
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Yeah you can put it on more then one machine, then Microsoft added the update called Genuine Authenitication (or whatever). Once a copy of XP/2000/Media Editon is updated with that you can't install it on another computer without arising attention of Microsoft.atari2600a wrote:I'm sure I've used the same key more than 5 times on the same machine before MicroSoft's servers stopped accepting it.
Best thing to do is either buy a copy, as XP is finally down below $150 for Professional. Or you can talk to a college student, those like me in CIS/CS/ect get access to Microsoft products for free or a low cost. I've been told that whom ever dowloads or obtains it under the account the copy is registered to them, I don't know if this is true, but it's worth trying and seeing if you can get away with it.
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I'm going to get a copy of Professional so I don't have to use Vista.Sparkfist wrote:Yeah you can put it on more then one machine, then Microsoft added the update called Genuine Authenitication (or whatever). Once a copy of XP/2000/Media Editon is updated with that you can't install it on another computer without arising attention of Microsoft.atari2600a wrote:I'm sure I've used the same key more than 5 times on the same machine before MicroSoft's servers stopped accepting it.
Best thing to do is either buy a copy, as XP is finally down below $150 for Professional. Or you can talk to a college student, those like me in CIS/CS/ect get access to Microsoft products for free or a low cost. I've been told that whom ever dowloads or obtains it under the account the copy is registered to them, I don't know if this is true, but it's worth trying and seeing if you can get away with it.
alright i installed it and that worked and was spiffy etc... but now i have a new problem: the internet is borked! my old OS (win2k) used wireless because my ethernet port isn't compatible with it. when i installed XP, it seems that it doesn't know it has a wireless card but it did successfully instal the ethernet drivers and i hooked it up to my ethernet cable but it still won't connect to the internet. in win2k, i used the commands "ipconfig/release" and "ipconfig/renew" but those don't work in XP. what should i use instead of those? (BTW, if you're wondering how i'm posting, i'm using linux)