question about xp??

vivrantpig · March 7th, 2003

i read sumwhere that if u cant use the same copy of xp for use in a network?? for example if i wanted to network 3 pcs together i have to buy 3 seperate xp discs?? i ono.. my dad said it.. and i wuz kinda like... uhhh... i dunt think so?? anywayz jus wanted to make sure....

**Demigod** · March 7th, 2003

Like any other commercial software Windows XP may be installed on one, and only one computer. If you intend to install it on more than one computer then you must buy another version or get a multiple-user license. Windows XP requires you to "activate" the OS after a set amount of time which requires you to contact MS. They'll know if you're trying to install it on multiple PCs.

The corporate edition of Windows XP does not require activation. So if you want to use it on multiple PCs that would be the best version to buy. I believe using a corporate key will also remove the activation on standard versions.

vivrantpig · March 7th, 2003

wut do you mean by corporate version??edit: nvm.. so if i get pro i can use it for all 3 of my comps on my network??

**Demigod** · March 7th, 2003

Assuming you get the corporate edition, yes. Otherwise, no.

Windows XP Corporate Professional is specifically tailored for large corporations who use multiple PCs. It comes with a key that bypasses activation and allows corporate users to install it on multiple PCs. It is also used for hardware labs, where they frequently re-install the OS or install new hardware. I believe (not entirely sure) the use of the corporate edition requires a corporate license.

Gamer1 · March 7th, 2003

>>wut do you mean by corporate version??edit: nvm.. so if i get pro i can use it for all 3 of my comps on my network??

that's a no, you need a specific key to do that. Namely a corporate one aka the "FCKGW" key.

Esturk · March 7th, 2003

I wouldn't reccomend the leaked "FCKGW" key. Using it you will NOT be able to install the Service Pack. I'm not gonna say anything else because Demigod basically explained the whole deal.

vivrantpig · March 7th, 2003

corporate edition is only for 5 computers or more.. is there any way i can use one copy for all 3 comps?? without using any special keys or anything??

**Kane** · March 7th, 2003

>corporate edition is only for 5 computers or more.. is there any way i can use one copy for all 3 comps?? without using any special keys or anything??

Not legaly.

vivrantpig · March 8th, 2003

...i hate microsoft -_-

xanbie · March 8th, 2003

if you have one copy of XP allready and want to install it on more then one PC, you need to buy more licence/keys there like 40-60 each after of course your origal disk licence.

so ya eather FWCGK M$(take the G out and change the W to U) , buy the keys, or get a differnt OS like win2k or linux.

Chinoz · March 10th, 2003

hey why do you think bill gates is so filthy rich???

DB7 · March 12th, 2003

"I hate Microsoft" your'e quite right vivrantpig, how dare Microsoft try and stop people pirating and illegally using their software, its not like they've spent millions on developing it and employ hundreds of thousands of people.
Ok! so I'm a sarcastic little git but it really gets on my goat when reading about how people hate Microsoft, if you don't like their products don't use them, its that simple.
Don't like Windows, get Linux, many of its Distros are so easy to setup there is no reason for not trying them out and they can be downloaded for nothing.
There are countless free Office Suites that can read and save in Microsoft formats, both for Windows and Linux.
If you really don't like Bill Gates and Microsoft you really do have no reason to use their programs.

Chinoz · March 13th, 2003

Hey, you cant put a linux cd in, boot from cd, and install it rite? (not sure abt this, correct me if i'm wrong)
you cant play splinter cell/gta3/emu's etc etc on linux
every app (icq,opera,etc etc) has to be redownloaded if you switch from win to lin. Its a hard switch, hey why do you think they call it monopoly?sure i don't like gates, but i like windows (maybe coz i've been using it since i was 6?)

DB7 · March 13th, 2003

Personally I hate Splinter Cell so using that in a argument with me is a waste of time.
There are Linux distros that can boot from the CD but since you can use DOS to install anything, and for a free version of DOS, PC-DOS is a good choice, yet another free MS alternative.
And if you want to run Windows apps on linux get a copy of Wine, you will have to pay but at least your money will not be going to Uncle Bill.
Also I love Windows and MS Office, I couldn't live without my copy of ME and Office XP, I just don't like people *****ing about how much they hate Microsoft when they do not have to use MS products.

Noxious Ninja · March 13th, 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Demigod
I believe (not entirely sure) the use of the corporate edition requires a corporate license.

I'm using the corporate version, and I sure as hell don't have a license.

Quote:

Originally posted by 12si
Hey, you cant put a linux cd in, boot from cd, and install it rite? (not sure abt this, correct me if i'm wrong)

Why bother installing it?

**Kirby** · March 13th, 2003

You sure like to ride on microsoft's back

You don't need a corporate liscense to run corporate, but it's nice anyways

wolfmaster · March 14th, 2003

maybe this might work but probly not try transferring it the pc with xp to the others pc but i think you have to have dual os like linux to transfer or the illegal way get a activaion crack but's it up to you and with xp u can't do anything it is basically SH!Tand i hate it get linux it's much better

**Shiori** · March 14th, 2003

Ok, wolfmaster, would you care to elaborate why Linux is so much better than XP? I'd like to hear your opinion on it, in your own words, and not some cut-and-pasted thing.

Maybe that would explain also why you like Winamp3.

Esturk · March 14th, 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by wolfmaster
maybe this might work but probly not try transferring it the pc with xp to the others pc but i think you have to have dual os like linux to transfer or the illegal way get a activaion crack but's it up to you and with xp u can't do anything it is basically SH!Tand i hate it get linux it's much better

How can you say that XP is ***** and that you can't do anything with it? That doesn't make sense. Get your ***** together or don't post at all.

Archlyn · March 16th, 2003

DB7:

Bah.

If I went and paid $100 dollars for my copy of XP There's no way in HELL I'm letting M$ swipe another $50 for the privialage of installing it on my hard drive. People have a right to be angry at Microsoft.

They aren't out to stop piracy in general, they're out to stop what they call "casual piracy" which everyone and his brother did until the advent of XP and Bill Gates still became filthy rich. Casual piracy simply means that I buy their OS/Office proggie for $100 then go home and install my LEGALLY PURCHASED software on three computers.

That's not the sort of piracy M$ needs to focus on, and if people were as "informed" about this issue as they are about CDs and the entertainment industry in general, you'd see this activation crap die a horrible, painful, and grotesque death it so richly deserves.

Another thing: if, as I've said, Bill Gates has become so stinking rich WITHOUT activation, why start now? Piracy obviously hasn't hurt M$'s pocketbook, the simple reason is he's a greedy creep.

The Kan Artist (assuming your the same one from the zsnes board)

Have you heard any possibilities ad to when the zsnes board will be back?

March 7th, 2003	#1 (permalink)
vivrantpig (>^_^)> KIRBY Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,609	question about xp?? i read sumwhere that if u cant use the same copy of xp for use in a network?? for example if i wanted to network 3 pcs together i have to buy 3 seperate xp discs?? i ono.. my dad said it.. and i wuz kinda like... uhhh... i dunt think so?? anywayz jus wanted to make sure....

March 7th, 2003	#2 (permalink)
Demigod これはバタスです Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,811	Like any other commercial software Windows XP may be installed on one, and only one computer. If you intend to install it on more than one computer then you must buy another version or get a multiple-user license. Windows XP requires you to "activate" the OS after a set amount of time which requires you to contact MS. They'll know if you're trying to install it on multiple PCs. The corporate edition of Windows XP does not require activation. So if you want to use it on multiple PCs that would be the best version to buy. I believe using a corporate key will also remove the activation on standard versions. __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 2.66 Ghz (Yorkfield) Mobo: Intel DX48BT2 Memory: 2048 MB PC10600 DDR3 Videocard: PNY Geforce 9800 GX2 PCIe w/ 1024 MB GDDR3 Soundcard: On-board SigmaTel High Definition Audio Hard drive: 300 MB Maxtor & 1 TB Hitachi Optical drive: LG GGW-H20L (2x BD-R DL) OS: Microsoft Windows Vista (32-bit)

March 7th, 2003	#4 (permalink)
Demigod これはバタスです Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,811	Assuming you get the corporate edition, yes. Otherwise, no. Windows XP Corporate Professional is specifically tailored for large corporations who use multiple PCs. It comes with a key that bypasses activation and allows corporate users to install it on multiple PCs. It is also used for hardware labs, where they frequently re-install the OS or install new hardware. I believe (not entirely sure) the use of the corporate edition requires a corporate license. __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 2.66 Ghz (Yorkfield) Mobo: Intel DX48BT2 Memory: 2048 MB PC10600 DDR3 Videocard: PNY Geforce 9800 GX2 PCIe w/ 1024 MB GDDR3 Soundcard: On-board SigmaTel High Definition Audio Hard drive: 300 MB Maxtor & 1 TB Hitachi Optical drive: LG GGW-H20L (2x BD-R DL) OS: Microsoft Windows Vista (32-bit)

March 7th, 2003	#5 (permalink)
Gamer1 Anti-Brand Loyalist Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Its too dark to tell... Posts: 3,237	>>wut do you mean by corporate version??edit: nvm.. so if i get pro i can use it for all 3 of my comps on my network?? that's a no, you need a specific key to do that. Namely a corporate one aka the "FCKGW" key. __________________ Iris: (Proc:Intel Pentium4 2.8Ghz w/ HT UNLOCKED @ 15x200) (Mobo: Asus P4C800-E) (RAM: Corsair XMS 2x512MB DDR400) (HDD 1: Seagate 80GB, 8MB Buffer, 7200 RPM) (Disk Drive 1: Lite-On 16x DVD Burner 1673S) (GFX Card: Radeon 9800 All-In-Wonder Pro 128MB) (Sound Card: Sound Blaster Audigy) Morrigan: (Proc:AMD Athlon 2500+ @ 11x200) (Mobo: Asrock K7V88) (RAM: Corsair XMS 512MB DDR400) (HDD 1: Seagate 80GB, 8MB Buffer, 7200 RPM) (Disk Drive 1: NEC 16x DVD Burner 3200AG) (GFX Card: Radeon 920064MB) (Sound Card: Sound Blaster Live! 5.1)

March 7th, 2003	#6 (permalink)
Esturk Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,957	I wouldn't reccomend the leaked "FCKGW" key. Using it you will NOT be able to install the Service Pack. I'm not gonna say anything else because Demigod basically explained the whole deal. __________________ Necrosaro: Windows XP Pro x64 Edition SP2 \| Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 2.66GHz, 1333MHz FSB, 4MB L2 Cache \| Asus P5K Deluxe, Intel P35 Chipset, Socket 775 \| 4GB Kingston PC5300 DDR2 \| Nvidia GeForce 8800GT, 1024MB \| Creative SB X-Fi Fatality Edition \| Western Digital Raptor WD1500ADFD, 150Gb, SATA, Western Digital WD5000AAKS, 500GB, SATA \| LG 16x DVD-RWx2 SATA.

March 7th, 2003	#3 (permalink)
vivrantpig (>^_^)> KIRBY Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,609	wut do you mean by corporate version??edit: nvm.. so if i get pro i can use it for all 3 of my comps on my network??

March 7th, 2003	#7 (permalink)
vivrantpig (>^_^)> KIRBY Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,609	corporate edition is only for 5 computers or more.. is there any way i can use one copy for all 3 comps?? without using any special keys or anything??

March 7th, 2003	#8 (permalink)
Kane 邪魔ゎ指せない Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Gosport, England Posts: 26,255	>corporate edition is only for 5 computers or more.. is there any way i can use one copy for all 3 comps?? without using any special keys or anything?? Not legaly. __________________ >Site Live< Pop over to my site for help with setting up PSX emulators. Help for the Final Fantasies and other RPGs avalaible Celes: (Desktop) Athlon 64 X2 4200+, 2Gb 400MHz DDR Ram, MSI K8N Platinum, GeForce 8800 GTS 320Mb, 500Gb RAID HDD, Vista Business Erika: (MCPC) Athlon XP 2400+, 1Gb 400MHz DDR Ram, geForce 6800 256Mb, 80Gb Hdd, XP 2005 MCE Kimiko: (Desktop 2) Athlon 64 3000+, 512Mb 400MHz DDR Ram, Asus K8V, geForce 6800 128Mb

March 8th, 2003	#9 (permalink)
vivrantpig (>^_^)> KIRBY Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,609	...i hate microsoft -_-

March 8th, 2003	#10 (permalink)
xanbie Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: MD Posts: 50	if you have one copy of XP allready and want to install it on more then one PC, you need to buy more licence/keys there like 40-60 each after of course your origal disk licence. so ya eather FWCGK M$(take the G out and change the W to U) , buy the keys, or get a differnt OS like win2k or linux. __________________ "" k7 TB 2600+ 1G PC3200 ATI 9700pro sb Audigy 2 plat PF790 2x 120G SATA maxtor RAID 16x pionner DVD 52x24x52x CDRW 6.1 speakers

March 10th, 2003	#11 (permalink)
Chinoz ... Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Desa Park, Key Ell, Malaysia Posts: 2,301	hey why do you think bill gates is so filthy rich??? __________________ System specs P4 2.6c \| Abit AI7 \| Radeon 9800pro \| 1024mb kingston ddr400 \| 120gb seagate sata \| 40mb wd \| And all the minor bits and pieces 3dMark2001SE

March 12th, 2003	#12 (permalink)
DB7 Miserable Bugger Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 997	"I hate Microsoft" your'e quite right vivrantpig, how dare Microsoft try and stop people pirating and illegally using their software, its not like they've spent millions on developing it and employ hundreds of thousands of people. Ok! so I'm a sarcastic little git but it really gets on my goat when reading about how people hate Microsoft, if you don't like their products don't use them, its that simple. Don't like Windows, get Linux, many of its Distros are so easy to setup there is no reason for not trying them out and they can be downloaded for nothing. There are countless free Office Suites that can read and save in Microsoft formats, both for Windows and Linux. If you really don't like Bill Gates and Microsoft you really do have no reason to use their programs.

March 13th, 2003	#13 (permalink)
Chinoz ... Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Desa Park, Key Ell, Malaysia Posts: 2,301	Hey, you cant put a linux cd in, boot from cd, and install it rite? (not sure abt this, correct me if i'm wrong) you cant play splinter cell/gta3/emu's etc etc on linux every app (icq,opera,etc etc) has to be redownloaded if you switch from win to lin. Its a hard switch, hey why do you think they call it monopoly?sure i don't like gates, but i like windows (maybe coz i've been using it since i was 6?) __________________ System specs P4 2.6c \| Abit AI7 \| Radeon 9800pro \| 1024mb kingston ddr400 \| 120gb seagate sata \| 40mb wd \| And all the minor bits and pieces 3dMark2001SE

March 13th, 2003	#14 (permalink)
DB7 Miserable Bugger Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 997	Personally I hate Splinter Cell so using that in a argument with me is a waste of time. There are Linux distros that can boot from the CD but since you can use DOS to install anything, and for a free version of DOS, PC-DOS is a good choice, yet another free MS alternative. And if you want to run Windows apps on linux get a copy of Wine, you will have to pay but at least your money will not be going to Uncle Bill. Also I love Windows and MS Office, I couldn't live without my copy of ME and Office XP, I just don't like people *****ing about how much they hate Microsoft when they do not have to use MS products.

March 13th, 2003	#16 (permalink)
Kirby Politically incorrect FTW Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 8,445	You sure like to ride on microsoft's back You don't need a corporate liscense to run corporate, but it's nice anyways __________________ AMD Athlon64 X2 4400+ Toledo, Nvidia GeForce 7950GT SLi, 2GB PC3200 2-3-2-5, ABit AN8-SLi, Sound Blaster X-FI XtremeMusic

March 14th, 2003	#17 (permalink)
wolfmaster Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: 1000 at last all this time yay Posts: 1,029	maybe this might work but probly not try transferring it the pc with xp to the others pc but i think you have to have dual os like linux to transfer or the illegal way get a activaion crack but's it up to you and with xp u can't do anything it is basically SH!Tand i hate it get linux it's much better

March 14th, 2003	#18 (permalink)
Shiori :3 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 10,116	Ok, wolfmaster, would you care to elaborate why Linux is so much better than XP? I'd like to hear your opinion on it, in your own words, and not some cut-and-pasted thing. Maybe that would explain also why you like Winamp3. __________________ "...And when I finally meet you again, I want to ask you - have you found what you were looking for? Because that's what I felt you were doing, all these years. And I want to hear you answer, "Yes, I have, thank you for asking," and we'll be together again, until the end of our days..."

March 16th, 2003	#20 (permalink)
Archlyn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: The land of Insanity Posts: 571	DB7: Bah. If I went and paid $100 dollars for my copy of XP There's no way in HELL I'm letting M$ swipe another $50 for the privialage of installing it on my hard drive. People have a right to be angry at Microsoft. They aren't out to stop piracy in general, they're out to stop what they call "casual piracy" which everyone and his brother did until the advent of XP and Bill Gates still became filthy rich. Casual piracy simply means that I buy their OS/Office proggie for $100 then go home and install my LEGALLY PURCHASED software on three computers. That's not the sort of piracy M$ needs to focus on, and if people were as "informed" about this issue as they are about CDs and the entertainment industry in general, you'd see this activation crap die a horrible, painful, and grotesque death it so richly deserves. Another thing: if, as I've said, Bill Gates has become so stinking rich WITHOUT activation, why start now? Piracy obviously hasn't hurt M$'s pocketbook, the simple reason is he's a greedy creep. The Kan Artist (assuming your the same one from the zsnes board) Have you heard any possibilities ad to when the zsnes board will be back? __________________ Computer Specs: ASUS A8N SLI Deluxe (nForce4) \| AMD Athlon X2 3800 @ 2.0ghz \| 2x1.0GB OCZ Platinum DDR400 RAM (128-bit DDR mode) \| GeForce 7600 w/ 256mb VRAM \| Onboard Sound - for now OS1 : Windows XP / SP2 \| Direct X 9 OS2 : Gentoo Linux 2006.0 OS3 : Windows Vista Beta 2 ePSXe config: Pete's OpenGL 2.0 \| Eternal SPU 1.4 \| ePSXe Internal CD core (W2K) Project 64 config Jabo's D3D7 1.5 \| Jabo's DSound 1.5 \| Jabo's DInput 1.5

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