How do I find that out where do I go to?
What happened is I have a Dell laptop and so that OS was already installed. Then I installed the CD into another compaq ghetto computer and I need the product key, but it wont take any product key it needs the one of that disc. I used that because the other disc I was using had it for any pc instead for dell, but that was too scratched up and caused fatal errors in installation. You didn't have to read this paragraph I'm just explaining why on the side.
2007-08-18 13:41:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Okay I found the answer already. But is installing OS's from one cd to 2 computers, is that legal?
2007-08-18 13:47:42 · update #1
lol, i was just not gonna read the paragraph, but i thought my answer would be stupid if i didnt haha
the key is usually on a sticker on the laptop somewhere, like on the back of it most likely
and there are programs that show what key ur using..
um if ur using the same key on 2 computers, the one key wont be legit.
2007-08-18 13:48:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called piracy and I'll be surprised if it works. More and more security is being built into new software. When you installed and activated the OS initially, the product key was mixed with information of the PC on which you were installing. From that data, an "installation ID" was made. Normally, when you attempt to install on another computer, the "installation ID" will not match. The software either does not install or if it does, you will soon asked to purchase a license.
2007-08-18 13:53:05 · answer #2 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With Dell laptops, and the OS factory installed... The Key is on a sticker on the bottom of the laptop...
2007-08-18 13:47:02 · answer #3 · answered by xhawkx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you just complete a few quick tasks on this site they'll send you a sony laptop, completely free of charge!!
2007-08-18 14:02:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋