"Postponing" Windows

[Deep_Blade]

Hi there,

I have, for some time, had Windows, however I do NOT have a cd-key, so every 30 days I have reinstall the damn thing. Anyone know how to "postpone" the validating windows thing???

 

[DesKaladA]

we dont dicuss cracks at this site

 

[Instant Ramen]

Why would you use windows anyways?
Solution: Get Ubuntu.

 

[redmarine]

Either you get XP, Vista(Only recommended if you like it), Linux and Mac or don't.

 

[brad.dude03]

This is a problem. You see, the CD key is basically what you're purchasing when you buy Windows. And every version of Windows comes with a CD key. If it did not, then the version you purchased was stolen, or you stole the actual copy itself.

Now then, there is no actual way to postpone the Validation without registering the copy of Windows with an illegal crack. As it is illegal, we wont discuss this bit.

You basically have several options:

1) Assuming that you purchased your version of Windows from a licensed dealer, etc, etc, you find the CD key printed on the case, the disk, or the box.

2) Assuming that you purchased a copy, but you do not have a CD key: Return your copy to the person you purchased it from and then repurchase it from a valid dealer.

3) Assuming you downloaded a copy: Buy the real version.

4) Alternative: Use Ubuntu with no support for Windows games.

 

[DesKaladA]

This is a problem. You see, the CD key is basically what you're purchasing when you buy Windows. And every version of Windows comes with a CD key. If it did not, then the version you purchased was stolen, or you stole the actual copy itself.

Now then, there is no actual way to postpone the Validation without registering the copy of Windows with an illegal crack. As it is illegal, we wont discuss this bit.

You basically have several options:

1) Assuming that you purchased your version of Windows from a licensed dealer, etc, etc, you find the CD key printed on the case, the disk, or the box.

2) Assuming that you purchased a copy, but you do not have a CD key: Return your copy to the person you purchased it from and then repurchase it from a valid dealer.

3) Assuming you downloaded a copy: Buy the real version.

4) Alternative: Use Ubuntu with no support for Windows games.

acutally i got warcraft 3 to run useing wine

and there is the comertal solution cegra (or sometin)

 

[brad.dude03]

Yes, but it's not practical at all, so basically if you want full support for all of the games you play, run Windows.

 

[Samuraid]

It's called Cedega.

I must disagree about full support. While I completely agree that there are a number of Windows games that do not run well (if at all) under Linux, there are some that run perfectly. A friend of mine plays some Windows games at LAN parties on his Linux machines and no one can tell the difference.

 

[brad.dude03]

Well then, if this person has stolen the copy of XP and has no money to buy it, Ubuntu may be a very serious option.

 

[DesKaladA]

that or OpenSuse or Fedora

i also like both of thoes distros because i have a issue with useing atp

 

[Captain Griffen]

Grimoire is basically the only thing WC3 wise you can't run in Linux (excluding art software). So sayeth Vex. PipeDream is working on making some DLL injection method that works with Wine.

 

[Dr Super Good]

Also I think vista only games (halo II) and highly advanced games (crysis, supreme commander) will not work in wine.

 

[GST_Nemisis]

hey guess what, XP will be off the shelves in june so you better get a cdkey fast or youll have to get crappy old vista.

 

[TheDivineBoss]

Just get your dad

 

[Dr Super Good]

Vista is good if you have a decent PC, however it is a RAM hog.