Microsoft finally stopped hackers?
07-05-2008, 04:25
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Re: Microsoft finally stopped hackers?
Disconnect your cd drive and try it
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07-05-2008, 09:22
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Re: Microsoft finally stopped hackers?
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Originally Posted by darthlinux
I have a legit key for vista so I got a image from the internet and when I burnt it to a dvd it was fine I try and boot from dvd nothing check my drive can boot from cd or dvd and it could look on the cd to see the files and nothing there I thentryed a different blank dvd and the same happended I dont mind and buy a copy of vista that much but I have a legit key and that means paying twice any ideas?
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The key is irrelevant until you come to activate Vista. You can even skip the point in setup where it asks for it.
Even if this weren't the case, it wouldn't stop you booting the DVD.
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You did burn it as an image & not just copy the iso over?
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You'd be surprised how many people don't know about this. At work, we have a system where users can download various ISOs, and even though the system gives explicit and clear instructions on writing ISOs using most popular CD/DVD writing programs on the download page, a lot of people still get it wrong.
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07-05-2008, 14:09
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Re: Microsoft finally stopped hackers?
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Originally Posted by darthlinux
I have a legit key for vista so I got a image from the internet and when I burnt it to a dvd it was fine I try and boot from dvd nothing check my drive can boot from cd or dvd and it could look on the cd to see the files and nothing there I thentryed a different blank dvd and the same happended I dont mind and buy a copy of vista that much but I have a legit key and that means paying twice any ideas?
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Where on the internet did you get the image?
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07-05-2008, 15:05
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Re: Microsoft finally stopped hackers?
newsgroup as my vista cd messed up hence why I have a key
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07-05-2008, 15:08
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Re: Microsoft finally stopped hackers?
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Originally Posted by darthlinux
newsgroup as my vista cd messed up hence why I have a key
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You're using an illegitimate version of the software then.
That's the problem.
If your original CD has messed up, contact MS UK 0870 6010100 and talk to them about getting it replaced, normally around £11 for media sets though that was a few years ago.
If you got it with the PC, then it's likely to be OEM, in which case you'll have to contact the PC's manufacturer
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07-05-2008, 15:22
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Re: Microsoft finally stopped hackers?
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Originally Posted by Xaccers
You're using an illegitimate version of the software then.
That's the problem.
If your original CD has messed up, contact MS UK 0870 6010100 and talk to them about getting it replaced, normally around £11 for media sets though that was a few years ago.
If you got it with the PC, then it's likely to be OEM, in which case you'll have to contact the PC's manufacturer
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LOL...just lol. |
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07-05-2008, 15:35
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Re: Microsoft finally stopped hackers?
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Originally Posted by Xaccers
You're using an illegitimate version of the software then.
That's the problem.
If your original CD has messed up, contact MS UK 0870 6010100 and talk to them about getting it replaced, normally around £11 for media sets though that was a few years ago.
If you got it with the PC, then it's likely to be OEM, in which case you'll have to contact the PC's manufacturer
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Usually the best advice to follow. At least that way if you have any problems, Microsoft will replace it.
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09-05-2008, 08:51
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Re: Microsoft finally stopped hackers?
I tryed ring microsoft and they where no help what so ever so I went and got another image and again the dvd drive changed to show cd drive when I but the cd in and then would boot then froze I really thing my dvd drive is on the way out o well and ideas before I replace it?
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09-05-2008, 20:49
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Re: Microsoft finally stopped hackers?
Go back to the retailer you bought your original copy from, taking it with you and ask them to replace it.
Otherwise what you're asking is for help on how to install a dodgy copy of it on your system.
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09-05-2008, 20:59
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Re: Microsoft finally stopped hackers?
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Originally Posted by Xaccers
Go back to the retailer you bought your original copy from, taking it with you and ask them to replace it.
Otherwise what you're asking is for help on how to install a dodgy copy of it on your system.
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He has a license key, if he has access to newsgroups he can go download the MSDN release which is 100% legal..and requires a legal license key...which he has.. |
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09-05-2008, 22:06
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Re: Microsoft finally stopped hackers?
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Originally Posted by TraxData
He has a license key, if he has access to newsgroups he can go download the MSDN release which is 100% legal..and requires a legal license key...which he has..
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Then I suggest he tries it via MSDN.
From the sounds of things though it's not a MSDN version he's trying.
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09-05-2008, 22:26
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Re: Microsoft finally stopped hackers?
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Then I suggest he tries it via MSDN.
From the sounds of things though it's not a MSDN version he's trying.
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Technically it doesnt matter where he downloads the MSDN release from as its still technically a trial ISO which he has a valid license key for.. |
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