2006-08-13 22:30:00 · 13 answers · asked by john s 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
There is no point because Microsoft can detect a pirate version and if they wanted identify the user. They will notify you on screen when you log-on to the Internet.
2006-08-13 22:36:02 · answer #1 · answered by daisychain 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you can't copy Xp.. Each CD has been coded.. There have been some that have cracked the code but these copy's have had technical problems after installation.. And there illegal.. you can't even use someone Else's CD and you're code off you're CD in a case of you damaging you're CD ... If you are reinstalling xp then you will be asked why you are doing this during the installation .. it will also ask why you are doing this if you install new parts in you're computer like a new processor or motherboard.. This is to insure you are not using a burnt or illegal copy ..
2006-08-13 23:09:23 · answer #2 · answered by ambereyes13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, yes. You are supposed to be able to make 1 copy for backup purposes only. If you make more than 1 copy you will be breaking copyright. If you use that 1 copy to install on someone elses machine or another of your own machines you are breaking copyright.
Thise is how the law on copyright sits at the moment. However, there are some companies (Microsoft included) that are using copy protection on their CD's. Technically this is an infringement on the customer rights under copyright law. The customer is entitled to make 1 copy for backup purposes. The idea being you use the copy for normal use and keep the master in safe storage in case the copy is corrupted.
2006-08-15 05:40:05 · answer #3 · answered by ManoGod 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you buy or install - there is a contract/agreement which
comes on screen and you are are liable if you break/abuse terms
of use. Read and if you think it is Ok you click on the "agree"
which holds uou responsible for misuse or distribution to third
parties. I use a iMac Tiger and if I do this they will know. Usage terms
are always very clear which regard to any software, even if it freeware.
2006-08-13 22:51:44 · answer #4 · answered by Ricky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can do but my pc has got a copied version of xp i loaded to update and microsoft detected it immediatly and i get constant grief and pop ups and warnings. It wont allow you to get microsoft automatic updates etc etc. There doesnt seem any way out for me other than to pay the £92 and load the genuine one!
2006-08-13 22:46:54 · answer #5 · answered by hotlegs31 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Providing its a "backup copy" and you're not going to do anything else with it, apart from that, Microsoft would say it's an illegal copy
2006-08-13 22:34:19 · answer #6 · answered by Stephen H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are 2 complications. the first one is you opt to compress it and create a setup for it to position in. which could no longer a possibility. both. one is that you may want to wish a set of registry entities which could't be copied too. Sry, yet no way.
2016-11-25 00:10:44 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can and it works on all computers i know because most of my friends have the some (installed from the same cd) win xp sp2
but its illegal
2006-08-13 23:16:20 · answer #8 · answered by keerthan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
legally no illegally yes
-but it will tell all the users (origanl and copy) it a pirate copy - microsoft suff won't work
2006-08-13 22:48:08 · answer #9 · answered by green_maths_scout 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ofcourse you can as long as Mr. Gates does'nt care. just make your own back-up and dont distribute
2006-08-13 22:34:17 · answer #10 · answered by kryptonboy22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋