using friend's vista cd
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 Oct 12 2008, 09:48 PM, updated 18y ago
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i apologize for opening a new thread for my question. but i cant search for the similar thread.
my question: can i use my friend's windows vista cd to install on my computer BUT i activate using my own license key? thank u. |
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Oct 12 2008, 09:50 PM
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You can do so...if your license key is compatible with your vista version.
And make sure its genuine key. |
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Oct 12 2008, 09:59 PM
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It depends. . . some OEM O/S special make for certain manufacturer/brand one (e.g: Dell, Acer, Hp...etc), the CD key won't work one those normal OEM CD we get from PC shop one, or vise versa. . .
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Oct 12 2008, 10:18 PM
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QUOTE(Omage007 @ Oct 12 2008, 09:59 PM) It depends. . . some OEM O/S special make for certain manufacturer/brand one (e.g: Dell, Acer, Hp...etc), the CD key won't work one those normal OEM CD we get from PC shop one, or vise versa. . . Yup agree..coz usually Branded pc got their own CD/DVD OS installer..BTW u can try it 1st and c izzit ok or not.. |
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Oct 12 2008, 10:46 PM
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yes, is genuine. i mean my license key
actually im concern whether the vista os cd can be shared with different user but using own product key. This post has been edited by liang08: Oct 12 2008, 10:46 PM |
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Oct 13 2008, 05:29 PM
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Sorry to disturb, but is it true that if i upgrade windows vista to sp1, i can run most of the winXP software and games?
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Oct 14 2008, 12:31 PM
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QUOTE(liang08 @ Oct 12 2008, 10:46 PM) yes, is genuine. i mean my license key Yes, definitely you can share the CD/DVD used to install Vista. The Vista installer media is considered a trial (you can install 30days trial if you didn't enter a valid product key in Setup) so there's no need to worry about it, what's matter most to Microsoft is that you're using a valid product key to install Vista. actually im concern whether the vista os cd can be shared with different user but using own product key.  |
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Oct 14 2008, 12:42 PM
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QUOTE(Yunan546 @ Oct 13 2008, 05:29 PM) Sorry to disturb, but is it true that if i upgrade windows vista to sp1, i can run most of the winXP software and games? Ya,most of them...but the drivers you hav to redownload from yr supplier or u can use Vista's driver  |
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Oct 15 2008, 12:35 AM
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its better to redownload all the drivers as the drivers come with Vista might not be very complete even though they are enough to run your system...
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Oct 15 2008, 08:30 AM
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QUOTE(liang08 @ Oct 12 2008, 10:46 PM) yes, is genuine. i mean my license key Also need to make sure if your CD KEY is for 32-bit or 64-bit version or both.actually im concern whether the vista os cd can be shared with different user but using own product key. |
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Oct 15 2008, 01:41 PM
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QUOTE(FarCry3r @ Oct 14 2008, 02:01 PM) Yes, definitely you can share the CD/DVD used to install Vista. The Vista installer media is considered a trial (you can install 30days trial if you didn't enter a valid product key in Setup) so there's no need to worry about it, what's matter most to Microsoft is that you're using a valid product key to install Vista. QUOTE(jolmy @ Oct 15 2008, 10:00 AM) Also need to make sure if your CD KEY is for 32-bit or 64-bit version or both. clear already. atleast now i can borrow my friend's os cd without worries. thanks to lyn members for your reply.   |
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Oct 15 2008, 02:00 PM
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QUOTE(liang08 @ Oct 15 2008, 01:41 PM) clear already. atleast now i can borrow my friend's os cd without worries. you're welcomed. Please close the thread. thanks to lyn members for your reply. |
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Nov 9 2008, 08:53 PM
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QUOTE(liang08 @ Oct 12 2008, 09:48 PM) i apologize for opening a new thread for my question. but i cant search for the similar thread. Why would you want to do that? Either:my question: can i use my friend's windows vista cd to install on my computer BUT i activate using my own license key? thank u. 1. Your own CD is broke. 2. Your own CD is only Vista Basic and your friend's is Ultimate? |
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Nov 9 2008, 10:15 PM
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QUOTE(Optiplex330 @ Nov 9 2008, 08:53 PM) Why would you want to do that? Either: Why would you bother bumping the thread? It's solved already. Mod please close this thread.1. Your own CD is broke. 2. Your own CD is only Vista Basic and your friend's is Ultimate? |
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