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| 111494 | 2003-01-06 11:54:00 | Hi everyone I have got a 120day evaluation copy of WinXP. After you install it, you have to activate it. Out of interest, what I want to know is, is the product key embedded into the disc somehow. Someone told me that if I refomatted, I would get another 120days - but I find that a bit hard to believe as you have to register the software to use it, and I don't see how you can trick Microsofts database into letting you do that. BALDY:-) |
Baldy (26) | ||
| 111495 | 2003-01-06 13:11:00 | OK then After you have evaluated WinXP for 120 days, reformat your hard drive and evaluate a version of Linux, :) Sorry just had to say that, |
E.ric (351) | ||
| 111496 | 2003-01-06 18:07:00 | Hey I've heard that you never get BSOD's with DOS.. maybe you could evaluate that as well.. Otherwise I suppose you could go to www.microsoft.com/nz/evaluate and then get them to send a copy of XP to your parents (it'll have to be under their name too) and then ask your parents to hold onto it until you get it - you could even do that for your work address (you might need to get a new .NET Passport though, as I don't think Microsoft sends multiple copies of the same product to the same email address) CyberChuck |
cyberchuck (173) | ||
| 111497 | 2003-01-06 18:08:00 | I'm sure there are ways to get around to it. But it is a 120 day trial. After that time you should not use it again. Otherwise you are doing them out of money. | -=JM=- (16) | ||
| 111498 | 2003-01-06 18:09:00 | Also, that someone who told you that if you reformatted you could get another 120 days out of the disk, I have heard of someone who's supposedly done that (installed XP, formatted and reinstalled).. he says that he registered it first time - maybe a flaw with the MS Database?? CyberChuck |
cyberchuck (173) | ||
| 111499 | 2003-01-06 19:08:00 | >>> is the product key embedded into the disc somehow No it's not. However if you have to contact Microsoft to get it to work first then you probably will have no luck. If you don't need to contact Microsoft first, then there should be no problem. But I recommend buying XP - well worth the money. Mike. |
Mike (15) | ||
| 111500 | 2003-01-06 20:03:00 | I have the 120 day evaluation too. I have used 1 activation already. I almost tried to activate it again (to test a customers problem) but didn't (so I got 14 days instead). Try it, I'm curious :D |
Dolby Digital (160) | ||
| 111501 | 2003-01-06 21:39:00 | Personally I don't know why anyone would bother reformating and reinstalling Win XP every 120 days. Unless one used Ghost it would be a hassle resetting all your preferences and getting things customized how you like it. If you don't have Ghost by the time you buy that you may as well buy Win XP upgrade. But if you're happy to reformat every 120 days why not give it a try? | tommy (2826) | ||
| 111502 | 2003-01-06 21:56:00 | Thanks guys. I am not going to install the XP evaluation disc, as I am chugging along happily on ME - and want to go the Linux way myself, if I install another OS. (It was late when I posted last night and didn't do my explaining all that clearly) I would rather spend the cost of the WinXP software on something like an XBox. Thats why Linux looks very enticing I was just curious really, as I was sure that MS would be cunning enough to have the key embedded into the disc somewhere. BALDY:-) |
Baldy (26) | ||
| 111503 | 2003-01-06 21:59:00 | If you're looking to go the Linux way, I'd suggest Lycoris, as its like XP and is a good "toe wetter" after Knoppix. You could always opt for trying out .NET Server RC2 if you want free MS OS? Its like XP? Personally, I ditched it and went to Lycoris though :-) I'll see about some screen-shots tonight for you all! |
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