Do you have a legal version of Windows XP?

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friedrice

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Apr 4, 2004
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I thought up this poll after a recent article in Anandtech. Just how many people use illegal copies. I'm not asking for replys, just answer the poll. I don't think there is anyway to track you down so you should be safe.... if you use an illegal copy that is
 
Bateluer

Bateluer

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Jun 23, 2001
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I used to use pirated copies of Windows. I was a HS student, didn't have the 199 to drop on Windows. Fast forward to the present, and I've got a decent paying, stable job. Both my desktop and laptop use legit versions of XP Pro.
 
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imported_Kiwi

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Jul 17, 2004
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My copy is on the shelf. I tested it; hated it. Back to W2k dual-booted with W98se. I wish that I'd used a so-called "free" copy to test with!

:thumbsdown:
 
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oupei

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Jun 16, 2003
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perhaps you should change the "only one legit copy" to "some legit and some pirated" to cover all cases.
 
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AtaruMoroboshi18

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Apr 1, 2005
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Argh matie, I be using a Pirated copy, it came with an Eye-patch, a peg-leg, and a chest filled with gold dabloons!
 
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kamper

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Mar 18, 2003
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Formerly used a "trial version" but have since purchased. I might also add that it was partly the opinions expressed on this forum that helped remind me that what I was doing was wrong, so thanks guys :)
 
jadinolf

jadinolf

Lifer
Oct 12, 1999
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Originally posted by: AtaruMoroboshi18
Argh matie, I be using a Pirated copy, it came with an Eye-patch, a peg-leg, and a chest filled with gold dabloons!
Click to expand...

No parrot on your shoulder? Shame. ;)
 
Nothinman

Nothinman

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Sep 14, 2001
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I've got 2 licenses from laptops that I bought, but neither of them are in use.
 
Nocturnal

Nocturnal

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I purchased Windows XP Pro a few years ago. I also have a legit copy/cd-key through my college.
 
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Sithtiger

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I actually am running an illegal copy but I slowly started going legal with all my programs a couple of years ago. I now have a legal copy of WinXP Pro but I'm waiting until I upgrade in a couple of months to install my new copy. I've had this install running since 2003 and if I'm gonna format and reinstall I don't want to do it and then in a couple months do it again.

Another reason I've gone legal with Windows is the hassle of getting around getting updates. It was such as pain (at first) finding a work around to use SP1. I had to change my key and most of them were blacklisted blah blah blah. I haven't even tried to install SP2 but that doesn't matter because the legal copy of Windows I have now has SP2 already built in. When I upgrade, I can FINALLY go to the MS site and not worry about having to format and reinstall because of MS seeing a blacklisted key I'm using!

Now, I get to buy Longhorn when it comes out...happy happy joy joy!
 
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Steelerz37

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Feb 15, 2003
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2 legal XP Pro MSDNAA Liscenes on my Desktop and laptop, On my other desktop I have a corporate version, and I have 1 legal copy of XP Home from the laptop I bought. Over christmas when I first moved my desktop to legal Xp Pro i tried to get most of my software legally, mostly there.
 
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imported_DaveA

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Oct 20, 2004
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2 legal copies of xp pro, 1 legal copy of xp home. 1 illegal copy of xp pro corporate (screw you microsoft i aint calling you to re-activate)
 
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Umberger

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Apr 13, 2005
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Got an academic license of XP Pro for all my computers. And Office 2003, and .NET, etc....
 
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