Software such as Matlab 7.0 rev14. Don't get me wrong...I have legal access to this program at school computing facilities...I just need it on a home computer to do homework more efficiently. Is that illegal?
2007-02-14 03:37:59 · 11 answers · asked by i!i!i!i!i!i! 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I installed the pirated software on vista and it appears to run correctly for about 10 seconds...then the program shuts down. The CD installed fine on my XP machine.
2007-02-14 03:43:34 · update #1
Two possibilities:
1) The programme is not fully compatible with Vista. Try to find out if any patches are available on the vendor's website. If you did patch it properly ,remember that any cracks or pwds (if applicable) would be rendered useless.
2) Did you allow the software to "phone home"? I'd recommend blocking any pirated software from making any outgoing connections, except through your own network.
2007-02-14 03:53:41 · answer #1 · answered by Speedjak 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes! It is illegal. I would not advise you to use pirated softwares as they easily get infected with malwares and are prone to crashes. It is also not possible to get tech support. The developers are also losing a lot when you do this. Think how it feels when you slog and you find someone taking your work for their use. Vista is made quite rigid now. I don't think the pirated softwares will work. There are lot of applications still being developed for Vista which runs fine on Windows XP. Take your time before you can really install.
Hope this helps.
2007-02-14 03:43:33 · answer #2 · answered by chinchin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definite. opposite to prevalent perception, Vista isn't a "smart" OS. in reality, there particularly aren't any "smart" OSes obtainable. It performs an identical applications even as attempting to validate software that XP does. It is often used with no longer the adaptation between copied software and reliable, till for sure your key has already been used or is a nasty key.
2016-11-03 10:38:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't illegal if the school will let you have or use a copy of this. If it requires a key code, then yes, it's illegal and it probably won't run on your home computer.
I have not tried this site, only looked at it, but you might be able to get a key code here:
http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml
2007-02-14 03:42:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on the licensing arrangements some allow software to be used on two machines on the understanding that you can't be in two places at the same time. Therefore one one license is in use at any time.
So in that case it may not qualify as pirated software, unless you're doing this without the license holders permission.
2007-02-14 03:43:32 · answer #5 · answered by Old guy 124 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically it is illegal. But as far as actually running it. I really don't see why not. You just wouldn't be able to get various updates from Microsoft.
2007-02-14 03:41:01 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i cant get to much into detail cause i dont wanna put myself "out there"...........but yes it will run...........software doesnt care about other software being illegal.....as long as the specs match the requirements of the other software anything will run w/ anything.....
2007-02-14 03:53:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to. It's illegal though.
Have a nice day!
2007-02-14 03:45:28 · answer #8 · answered by DARIA. - JOINED MAY 2006 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why not. It isn't TRULY legal, but if you have the product registration codes, Vista won't stop you.
2007-02-14 03:42:19 · answer #9 · answered by Kokopelli 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Yes, it is illegal.
2007-02-14 03:40:19 · answer #10 · answered by Cirric 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋