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10-04-2002, 10:54 PM
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Don't have win2000 cd,what to do?
What do you do if you have a computer that has win2000 but did not receive the cd?I was gonna download some language support packs but stuck when they asked to put win2000 cd in...and also when your computer case doesn't have the windows cd, doesn't mean the windows is illegal right?
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10-04-2002, 10:54 PM
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I bought the computer used from a yard/charity sale if you were wondering...
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10-04-2002, 11:11 PM
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All computers must come with the original CDs for the OS and the programs installed on them. When you donate a PC you must also give the CDs.
In your case, I think the best option is to buy an OEM copy of Windows.
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10-04-2002, 11:15 PM
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oh are they expensive??
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10-04-2002, 11:20 PM
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Mondsreitersmann
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Check Newegg, as prices in my country are slightly different. I think Win2k costs over 150 bucks.
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10-04-2002, 11:27 PM
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 yikes!!!!is it me or am i screwed??
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10-05-2002, 02:57 AM
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You might be able to get an OEM at a computer show for less than $140 (got mine for $129). Think about it. It's not so much to pay in order to allow you to reinstall whenever you need/want, to allow you to install updates, to allow you to use the recovery options on the CD, and on and on. It's good security for your system.
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10-05-2002, 10:12 PM
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well yeah,but is there any other way?I mean i bought my comp for only $100...and also can you use the oem cd for 2 comps?cause i have another comp that has win2000 and also no cd...
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10-06-2002, 09:06 AM
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No you can't...
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10-06-2002, 11:29 AM
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One copy for one PC.
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10-06-2002, 11:41 AM
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windows xp is only $90 from www.newegg.com . might be able to save some money by trying that instead of win2k.
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10-06-2002, 12:33 PM
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but it's mot that i'm gonna program it on on 2 comps.I'll just use it to install language packs,ge missing windows components if i'm missing some and such,i won't be programing anything at all that's why i'm not getting winxp,i would love too but my purpose for buying a win2k cd is for thise reason above
is this also not acceptable? |
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10-06-2002, 12:41 PM
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10-06-2002, 12:53 PM
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you can install windows on two comp in your owe home no one but you will ever know you did it,and that 90.00 for that xp that has to be a upgarde and you can not do that ,if you ever have to reinsnstall windows you will still need the windows 2000 cd too.
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10-06-2002, 01:00 PM
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dam i wish i know that befor i got that xp upgrade i pat a 100.00 for that i just looker at that web site and it did said 90.00 for the full version of xp. that what you need to do buy that .sorry about that last post , posting that befor i look at the web site.
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10-06-2002, 01:04 PM
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One thing with the OEM version... You are your own support not MS.
Another thing, putting one copy on more than one PC is illegal and is not to be disscussed here at the Mech. |
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10-06-2002, 05:31 PM
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If you were given the licenses with the computers - or at least one of them, you would be legal sharing an original CD between the 2. More and more OEM's are hotloading Windows these days and either providing only a restore CD or nothing at all - except for a license.
XP Pro licenses can be downgraded - it's legal to install Win2K Pro on a computer with a XP Pro license. |
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10-06-2002, 08:03 PM
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someone please correct me if i'm wrong but being inexperienced to OS's as i am does win2k has that thing that says "This product is licensed as a single product.Its component parts may not be separated on use for more than one computer." btw i got that quote from back of win2k office cd case... |
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10-06-2002, 08:27 PM
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I believe that the only way this would be Ok is if you legally owned two licenses and for some reason you couldn’t locate one of the licensed Cd’s when you needed to install extra components. |
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10-06-2002, 08:34 PM
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I bought a original copy of win98second Editon(SE) for 45 bucks and a original copy of win2000 for 70 bucks off of E-bay
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10-07-2002, 12:13 PM
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10-07-2002, 01:59 PM
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sounds like a very sticky situation.....
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10-07-2002, 05:52 PM
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10-07-2002, 06:17 PM
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Everyone knows if you dont have the CD for any software you want to install you must go out and buy one.
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10-07-2002, 09:36 PM
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but i don't want to install any software the software is already installed...
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10-08-2002, 01:27 AM
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Sounds to me like you need to contact the vender of your computers, if bought from a store to get the cd/license for software they installed. But if all your computers have being bought at garage sales then you are simply out of luck, you bought the hardware, not the software (unless they gave you the original CDs/licenses.
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10-08-2002, 04:49 AM
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You have to have a license for the operating system and/or have a license for every bit of software that you run on that computer.
It is not a Windows sticker that needs to go on a machine. For microsoft products, it could be the certificate of authenticity that comes when you buy the software, but usually if you have the ORIGINAL installation media (CD, floppies, disk .. whatever) that is a license enough. Its pretty simple, and there is no need to go about this so much and hopefully not have someone suggesting something illegal. No s/w mfger cares whether you have one computer or eight computers - unless you paid for the software to run on more than one computer, the software is licensed to be legally run on one machine, no ifs ands or buts. They dont care whether the person who sold it to you didnt give you an operating system, they dont care whether you lost the installation CD. That is the legal situation, and that is all that will be touched on this board. Quote:
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11-08-2002, 10:20 PM
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Guys,something just popped in my head while I was registering mw Windows2000....you think Microsoft would give me the cds since I bought 2 comps with legal win2k but received no cd?
I'm also thinking of calling this place,"Akita Copy Products Inc.",when I bought the computers...there is a spec sheet attached and it says "Akita ...." on top... |
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11-08-2002, 11:40 PM
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I don't have an easy answer for you. Basically, you should have received CDs, license, and manuals with your computer. The license, or Certificate of Authencity, can be a sticker on the case (with OEM products), or a piece of paper (with retail products).
The original puchaser received these materials, and Microsoft's license (as well as most other s/w companies) require that these materials accompany the hardware or be totally uninstalled. You can find more information about your Windows 2000 at http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/default.asp Without the CDs, license, and manuals, you are illegal. What you should do to become legal is:[list=1][*]Contact the person you puchased the computer(s) from to receive your CD and licenses,[*]Contact Akita Copy Products Inc to see if you can buy your CDs and license,[*]Contact Microsoft and explain your situation, and ?possibly? get free/low cost CDs and license.[/list=1] Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
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11-09-2002, 10:12 PM
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my windows 2000 cd was destroyed in a fire... im still using the computer its installed on... i guess im illegal too...... ah.... oh well...
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