WinXP activation

Fas-ligand · 04-25-2003, 10:04 AM

I'm curious is anyone knows what happens if a WinXP is either not activated in 30 days or is running on 2 machines.

DaNewbie · 04-25-2003, 11:11 AM

i think it doesn't allow you to start up, and just reboots i think.

ceeka · 04-25-2003, 11:53 AM

I ignored it once and when time ran out I had to re-install XP before I could do anything.

TERRIBLETOM · 04-25-2003, 04:02 PM

The on-line activation or automated phone activation only allows you to install it on two computers. If you are looking to install it on a third computer you will have to speak to a customer service rep.

TERRIBLETOM · 04-26-2003, 12:23 AM

Legally you can install XP with the same serial number on two different computers, as long as there networked together. I went through this at work with there on-line tech support.

ceeka · 04-26-2003, 04:10 AM

There They're Their

Fas-ligand · 04-27-2003, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by TERRIBLETOM
Legally you can install XP with the same serial number on two different computers, as long as there networked together. I went through this at work with there on-line tech support.

I heard this as well. But after talking with the phone rep., that 2 installs on one computer is only for WinXP Pro, not the Home version.

Joshua · 04-28-2003, 08:05 AM

If you use a corporate product key, you don't have to activate it at all.. Since you already own the software, you wouldn't do anything illegal with it, I'm sure we all know that!

You can do a search on "Do a google search" or something. Just keep in mind that that site does have a lot of pr0n sponsorship (that's why I didn't link to it). So don't use it at work!

Johnnymac · 04-28-2003, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by SnotRocket
If you use a corporate product key, you don't have to activate it at all.. Since you already own the software, you wouldn't do anything illegal with it, I'm sure we all know that!

You can do a search on www.REMOVED.com or something. Just keep in mind that that site does have a lot of pr0n sponsorship (that's why I didn't link to it). So don't use it at work!

but you did link

Johnnymac · 04-28-2003, 10:21 AM

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Originally posted by DarkFury
Snot and Cracker... take those links off of your posts before you get busted by the GAM for warez violations!!!

You can't post that here... http://www.gotapex.com/forums/announ...p?s=&forumid=1

Doh! I forgot it included it in the quote. Thanks for catching it DF.

Joshua · 04-28-2003, 01:45 PM

Fixed!

DaNewbie · 04-28-2003, 02:14 PM

i actually own winxp pro, but i prefer not to activate it; so i use the corp cd

Grimm · 05-02-2003, 06:28 PM

This is what happens when a software monopoly gets out of hand, is found guilty and then not punished.

Fas-ligand · 05-03-2003, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DaNewbie
i own actually own winxp pro, but i prefer not to activate it; so i use the corp cd

so the corp CD has unlimited activation codes or something? ...and how'd you get it?

speedracer120 · 05-03-2003, 03:17 AM

Heh. Same here.

Sort of annoying calling them up and explaining another reformat or another component change. Please. Big Brother, you don't need to know everything!

Just do a careful check on a search engine and find something that will make you your own unique lock breaker for that specific lock that is so diffrent from what the home users and pros use. (Hint Hint)

Joshua · 05-03-2003, 10:07 PM

The corporate version doesn't require activation at all. The only thing that determines a corporate version is the product key you put in during setup. Windows recognizes the key and does not prompt for activation. Imagine working in a corporation and having to activate 10,000 workstations (which my company has) and having to call MS evertime you're gonna reformat??

Quote:

Originally posted by Fas-ligand

so the corp CD has unlimited activation codes or something? ...and how'd you get it?

Fas-ligand · 05-05-2003, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by SnotRocket
The corporate version doesn't require activation at all. The only thing that determines a corporate version is the product key you put in during setup. Windows recognizes the key and does not prompt for activation. Imagine working in a corporation and having to activate 10,000 workstations (which my company has) and having to call MS evertime you're gonna reformat??

That definately wouldn't be too cool. Thanks for the advice.

04-25-2003, 10:04 AM	#1
Fas-ligand Lieutenant Commander Join Date: May 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 581	WinXP activation I'm curious is anyone knows what happens if a WinXP is either not activated in 30 days or is running on 2 machines.

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Joshua Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,390	If you use a corporate product key, you don't have to activate it at all.. Since you already own the software, you wouldn't do anything illegal with it, I'm sure we all know that! You can do a search on "Do a google search" or something. Just keep in mind that that site does have a lot of pr0n sponsorship (that's why I didn't link to it). So don't use it at work! __________________ The Apexer formerly known as SnotRocket. "Like I **ing said, "Ok, so I hear it may be a repost. Blah But I had never seen it, so..." ** you Canta." -Jenny 12/4/2003 Last edited by SnotRocket : 04-28-2003 at 01:44 PM.

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DaNewbie Lieutenant Join Date: May 2000 Location: California, USA Posts: 460	i actually own winxp pro, but i prefer not to activate it; so i use the corp cd Last edited by DaNewbie : 05-03-2003 at 01:56 AM.

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04-25-2003, 11:11 AM	#2
DaNewbie Lieutenant Join Date: May 2000 Location: California, USA Posts: 460	i think it doesn't allow you to start up, and just reboots i think.

04-25-2003, 11:53 AM	#3
ceeka Lieutenant Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 348	I ignored it once and when time ran out I had to re-install XP before I could do anything.

04-25-2003, 04:02 PM	#4
TERRIBLETOM Commander Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,261	The on-line activation or automated phone activation only allows you to install it on two computers. If you are looking to install it on a third computer you will have to speak to a customer service rep.

04-26-2003, 12:23 AM	#5
TERRIBLETOM Commander Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,261	Legally you can install XP with the same serial number on two different computers, as long as there networked together. I went through this at work with there on-line tech support.

04-26-2003, 04:10 AM	#6
ceeka Lieutenant Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 348	There They're Their

04-28-2003, 01:45 PM	#11
Joshua Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,390	Fixed!

05-02-2003, 06:28 PM	#13
Grimm 100% Pure Evil Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 7,861	This is what happens when a software monopoly gets out of hand, is found guilty and then not punished.

05-03-2003, 03:17 AM	#15
speedracer120 Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: HB,CA/PA Posts: 3,437	Heh. Same here. Sort of annoying calling them up and explaining another reformat or another component change. Please. Big Brother, you don't need to know everything! Just do a careful check on a search engine and find something that will make you your own unique lock breaker for that specific lock that is so diffrent from what the home users and pros use. (Hint Hint)

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