Micro$oft sucks.
Transferring files/settings/OS to new computer?
Started by
GrantG
, Oct 18 2006 09:26 AM
#1
Posted 18 October 2006 - 09:26 AM
Micro$oft sucks.
#2
Posted 18 October 2006 - 09:32 AM
Wouldnt breach any copyright unless its an OEM and you wont use the old PC anymore, however it wont work because windows only install the neccesary drivers each installation is particualr to the PC in which it was installed so unless the new PC is identical to the old it wont work, you can though transfer files across easily using a manual file transfer or syncronised files and folders.
#3
Posted 18 October 2006 - 09:40 AM
Well the 'repair' disk I got with it I used it to upgrade an old system to see how well(badly) it handled XP. So why call it a 'repair' cd if it fully installed XP? And there's not much chance in M$ giving me a new disk either, even though I purchased it legitamitely 4 years ago. I don't intend on using the old computer at all. I'm quicker walking to the library and reading a book than search the net for what info I'm looking for lol
#4
Posted 19 October 2006 - 01:41 PM
Actually MS never copyrighted windows CDs its only the OS itself you can actually legal make and download copies of windows XP legally as long as you have a liscence, MS did this so that people could make backups of the disks without worrying about breaking the law they also give out install disks pretty freely if you request and SP2 disk its often a SP2 slipstreamed copy they send not just the updates on a disk.
Ps stairs dont go anywhere people do.
Ps stairs dont go anywhere people do.
Edited by warriorscot, 19 October 2006 - 01:41 PM.
#5
Posted 19 October 2006 - 04:34 PM
How do I go about making a copy of the disk then? I managed to get the disk to work and install XP tonight after giving it a serious clean. But it's still badly scratched and probably won't see me through my next repair installation.
Thanks
Thanks
#6
Posted 19 October 2006 - 04:38 PM
If you have a CD burner and a good burning app along the lines of nero but there is free stuff you just make a copy with that you can get exact details from the help files and wizards in your burning app whatever you use. Alcohol or Nero would be what i reccomend.
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