Can i take a copy from a friend
2007-07-10 07:01:08 · 13 answers · asked by Problacklist 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
yes, its illegal once
second it won't work on ytour computer because of once Vistahas been installed on your friend computer it sends special alpha nuner
2007-07-10 07:04:54 · answer #1 · answered by steven25t 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get any version of Windows from anyone you want as long as:
1) It's not installed on any other computers (although some retail versions will allow several computers so you will need to check the exact version and the policy for it).
2) It didn't come with a pre-built system. It must be a retail version in order to have ownership of the operating system transfered legally without the PC.
As a warning, Windows Vista can only be activated a set amount of times (I believe it's three times). After it has been activated that many times it can no longer be activated and a new copy must be purchased. Re-activation is required anytime the Operating System is reinstalled or after any major changes to system components.
2007-07-10 14:13:36 · answer #2 · answered by Nell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes its against copyright. Microsoft wants you to puchase your own copy...
You can still install it but the product activation genuine software check may not let you use it for long due to another copy of it already activated...
2007-07-10 14:04:37 · answer #3 · answered by newton3010 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HAHAHHA of course it's illegal. DON'T do it cause Microsoft will soon find out and block your PC. And if you do install it, you won't be able to use any microsoft software. And, in what way would you copy the disk? Believe me, that won't be possible with nero, as it has very special copyright protection.
2007-07-10 14:05:17 · answer #4 · answered by Clicketyclac 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not legally, no. And I'd wait on Vista for awhile, anyways. It's too much of a resource hog and they need to get some of the bugs worked out.
2007-07-10 14:04:17 · answer #5 · answered by noneinnyet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...that copied CD is against copyright laws....and it will not install
2007-07-10 14:04:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if ur using the same product key that ur friends used then yes. if u have ur own product key its ok. 1 product key for 1 computer. if u use ur friends product key that would be against copyright.
2007-07-10 14:04:29 · answer #7 · answered by Jake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. taking the registration/activation key is. and microsoft makes it very hard to share activation keys with something called Genuine Advantage.
2007-07-10 14:04:13 · answer #8 · answered by Prokizzle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes taking windwos key from your friend is an illegal act.for more info read microsoft's term & conditions documentation:d
2007-07-10 14:10:22 · answer #9 · answered by Shabbir I 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your friend has already installed that copy, then likely yes.
find license terms here:
http://www.microsoft.com/about/legal/useterms/default.aspx
2007-07-10 14:05:20 · answer #10 · answered by nostalgic computing 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋