2007-02-20 15:55:33 · 7 answers · asked by mondeez 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I should mention that I bought a new laptop that came with a trial of home and student. A family member has enterprise and I think it is okay use the software within a household, but I don't need all the extra stuff enterprise offers. I just need the basics in home and student and don't want to uninstall H&S, then install enterprise.
2007-02-20 16:05:50 · update #1
I'm also using Vista.
2007-02-20 16:07:08 · update #2
It might. But beware.. When you do your windows updates, it might catch it and render the program " not genuine"
2007-02-20 15:59:29 · answer #1 · answered by BigWashSr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's illegal, but I'm sure you know that. Here's why it won't work anyway. This pertains to XP, but I'm sure it holds true for any other MS software.
"Windows installer makes you type the unique 25-character code that's printed on the case of your Windows XP CD. Later, the Product Activation programs looks at various serial numbers inside your PC - the processor, network card, and disk drives, etc. -- mixes them together, and produces a second 25-character code that identifies your PC. Those 50 characters, taken together, are called the installation ID.
When you activate Windows XP, you give Microsoft the 50 character installation ID.
I'm going to skip some information here -- to continue -- every time WindowsXP starts, it recalculates the 25-character code that's based on the various serial numbers inside your PC. If the recalculated 25-character code doesn't match your original code, the activation time clock starts over and it continues to remind you relentlessly, etc. etc."
All this and much more is covered in Chapter 2 of WindowsXP Gigabook.
I bought this $35 book for $3.50 and shipping at www.amazon.com as a used book.
2007-02-20 16:04:27 · answer #2 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the biggest, or "product key," is the identity kind Microsoft makes use of to ascertain which you attempt to place in valid, bought utility. this can be got here across on a sticky label on the plastic case keeping the CD. This product key must be entered once you install and turn on the utility. you need to activate interior of 30 days. MS has further extra steps to circumvent piracy. If absolutely everyone tries to place in a replica, they are going to at as quickly as be pronounced that the CD isn't valid.
2016-10-16 03:47:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might, but i have Home and Student edition 2007 and its incredible, a must buy office software.
2007-02-20 16:03:31 · answer #4 · answered by Brett 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably won't work. Be sure to never update this copy; updating forces the program to "phone home" and MS will designate your copy as being non genuine; this is called piracy and is illegal.
edit: the worst thing you could do is to try it. it would just come back as an invalid serial. good luck!
2007-02-20 16:03:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for it.
There is nothing better than knowing that software you didn't purchase is rendered useless.
2007-02-20 16:02:35 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, most likely not. Even thuugh they are the same products, they are different versions.
2007-02-20 15:59:37 · answer #7 · answered by MuRcIElaGo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋