Does Microsoft hate me now?

ronnn · Apr 12, 2005, 07:51 AM

I installed daemon tools (virtual cdrom) to burn ultimate tools cd and did reboot. Up popped up a message saying 3days to get new cd key. I phoned support and they did give me a number, but asked pointedly if I had it installed on 2 computers. I explained that main hd failed so I now had 2 bootable hds and as I was upgrading my memory and having some problems - it was handy having a second os. Also helps with virus stuff.....

So am I now in for a big brother phone call, everytime I reinstall?

Also any good sites for info on how to create a xp home sp2 disc? Thanks

TJ- · Apr 12, 2005, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ronnn

Also any good sites for info on how to create a xp home sp2 disc? Thanks

you can order them from microsoft for free, or at least you could, it took me 5 weeks to get one in the mail but i got it

also, i have to do the big brother call to... do you always get an indian guy...?

ronnn · Apr 12, 2005, 08:40 AM

Yep a woman, but I would say the call station is likely in India. Must be crap pay I guess. Anyways makes me almost feel guilty for buying their OS. Thanks for the info.

edit: and don't think I do know the meaning fear. (new game?)

TJ- · Apr 12, 2005, 08:59 AM

yep out june 9th

www.whatisfear.com

Dyre Straits · Apr 12, 2005, 10:21 AM

It's come to the point that my first XP CD I bought has been reinstalled so many times that I now get that prompt that I have to call to get a new install number. I've done that twice so far and it's only taken about 20 minutes each time. However, it seems if I wait awhile between calls I just might be able to install it without the call. At least that was the case one time between the two calls.

mkk · Apr 12, 2005, 05:53 PM

Proof that Microsoft hates all their customers and that you're no special.

Btw, if you have downloaded SP2 and want to have a shot at making an installation disc with SP2 integrated, try nLite: http://nuhi.msfn.org/ It will speed up the installation so that you can spend more time on the phone.

ronnn · Apr 13, 2005, 12:01 AM

thanks for the link.

Still I am quite sure that it is me that Microsoft hates. I must have done something bad in my past lives. ... So I must learn linux (have tried a couple of times and couldn't even install drivers).

DarkFoss · Apr 13, 2005, 02:22 AM

LOL ya'll got some catching up to do I've had to make 6 calls on just my copy of XPpro, and 2 on 1 of my copies of XP home. I actually got to talk to the same person 2x in 3 days

ChoGGi · Apr 13, 2005, 02:59 AM

hey ronnn try using Ubuntu (based on debian)
http://www.ubuntulinux.org
if you dont have a burner they ship free cds

Robert McClelland · Apr 13, 2005, 04:00 AM

autostream from neowin it there in the forums

it's awesome program

ronnn · Apr 13, 2005, 05:58 AM

Am downloading ubuntu now. Will try linux yet again on my second hd. Autostream does look simple, will give it a try. Thanks guys

Apr 12, 2005, 07:51 AM	#1
ronnn DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 617 Rep Power: 0	Does Microsoft hate me now? I installed daemon tools (virtual cdrom) to burn ultimate tools cd and did reboot. Up popped up a message saying 3days to get new cd key. I phoned support and they did give me a number, but asked pointedly if I had it installed on 2 computers. I explained that main hd failed so I now had 2 bootable hds and as I was upgrading my memory and having some problems - it was handy having a second os. Also helps with virus stuff..... So am I now in for a big brother phone call, everytime I reinstall? Also any good sites for info on how to create a xp home sp2 disc? Thanks

Apr 12, 2005, 08:59 AM	#4
TJ- DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Infinity Posts: 3,679 Rep Power: 0	yep out june 9th www.whatisfear.com __________________ new sig comming soon

Apr 13, 2005, 02:22 AM	#8
DarkFoss HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Downers Grove IL Posts: 688 Rep Power: 0	LOL ya'll got some catching up to do I've had to make 6 calls on just my copy of XPpro, and 2 on 1 of my copies of XP home. I actually got to talk to the same person 2x in 3 days __________________ Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety,deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. Ben Franklin, 1755

Apr 13, 2005, 02:59 AM	#9
ChoGGi DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,209 Rep Power: 0	hey ronnn try using Ubuntu (based on debian) http://www.ubuntulinux.org if you dont have a burner they ship free cds __________________ specs Common Problems and Fixes for your Radeon

Apr 13, 2005, 04:00 AM	#10
Robert McClelland PAX Tweaker, PAX Expert. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Somewhere in Wood County Ohio Same Town :) Posts: 10,673 Rep Power: 196 System Specs	autostream from neowin it there in the forums it's awesome program __________________ "XTREME AUDIO IS CRAP!" "There no support for it. It's crapist card on face of the earth it should be throw into the sun" http://www.speedtest.net/result/1949536385.png correct the correct one now

Apr 12, 2005, 08:40 AM	Thread Starter #3
ronnn DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 617 Rep Power: 0	Yep a woman, but I would say the call station is likely in India. Must be crap pay I guess. Anyways makes me almost feel guilty for buying their OS. Thanks for the info. edit: and don't think I do know the meaning fear. (new game?)

Apr 12, 2005, 05:53 PM	#6
mkk Cthulhu/Dagon 2012 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gefle, Sweden Posts: 4,495 Rep Power: 132 System Specs	Proof that Microsoft hates all their customers and that you're no special. Btw, if you have downloaded SP2 and want to have a shot at making an installation disc with SP2 integrated, try nLite: http://nuhi.msfn.org/ It will speed up the installation so that you can spend more time on the phone.

Apr 13, 2005, 12:01 AM	Thread Starter #7
ronnn DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 617 Rep Power: 0	thanks for the link. Still I am quite sure that it is me that Microsoft hates. I must have done something bad in my past lives. ... So I must learn linux (have tried a couple of times and couldn't even install drivers).

Apr 13, 2005, 05:58 AM	Thread Starter #11
ronnn DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 617 Rep Power: 0	Am downloading ubuntu now. Will try linux yet again on my second hd. Autostream does look simple, will give it a try. Thanks guys