Windows XP: What happen when I use a removable harddisk?

[kelvin1704]

I plan to use a removable harddrive and swap between two systems. I heard about the security features.

So how am i going to achieve that?

thanks

 

[Aquaman]

Originally posted by: kelvin1704
I plan to use a removable harddrive and swap between two systems. I heard about the security features.

So how am i going to achieve that?

thanks

That's an interesting question.......... I never though of that situation. Kepp us posted.

Cheers,
Aquaman

 

[kelvin1704]

anyone?

 

[gentobu]

I tried to swap a regular HDD loaded with windows xp pro between two of my systems, and it wouldnt boot.

 

[fronic2]

I'm thinking you better have the same CMOS in both computers or the drive won't work.

Just a thought.

 

[Double Trouble]

In my experience, if the differences between the systems aren't to big, Win XP will boot, but it will force you to activate again (it's basically assuming you are trying to pirate it and install it on a new system). If you use a different chipset or anything mobo related on the two systems, winxp will just 'blue screen' on you and won't let you boot.

Others may have different info, but that's what I've observed so far.

 

[ChrisIsBored]

Gotta have the same mobo on both systems... unless you want to do some dickin around with the registry prior to swapping.

I don't know what type of security features you're talking about unless you wanna know more about the nifty little key you get that would take anyone beyond the age of 10 half an hour to pick.

 

[yakko]

If you own a legal copy then the best solution is to use the coporate key to install. I have a drive that I move to multiple computers for testing and backups on corrupt installations so that is how I got around it.

 

[kelvin1704]

How do i get corporate key?

 

[0roo0roo]

doesn't it read the network cards id or somthing?

 

[n0cmonkey]

Originally posted by: kelvin1704
How do i get corporate key?

Its quite expensive, but call a Windows vendor they can sell you one.

 

[Ameesh]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
doesn't it read the network cards id or somthing?

im not sure if it uses your mac address on your nic.

 

[kelvin1704]

I will try to contact microsoft about it. Update you guys later.

For the time being, if any of you know about it, please share.

 

[singh]

Why not set-up two different Installations on the hard-drive (two partitions)?

 

[n0cmonkey]

Originally posted by: singh
Why not set-up two different Installations on the hard-drive (two partitions)?

And have one activated to one computer and the second activated to the second computer? The way I understand it you would need two licenses since the copy would be activated once on the first set of hardware.

 

[singh]

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey

Originally posted by: singh
Why not set-up two different Installations on the hard-drive (two partitions)?

And have one activated to one computer and the second activated to the second computer? The way I understand it you would need two licenses since the copy would be activated once on the first set of hardware.

He'll need two licenses in any case. Activation sucks. Horrible, horrible decision by MS.

 

[n0cmonkey]

Originally posted by: singh

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey

Originally posted by: singh
Why not set-up two different Installations on the hard-drive (two partitions)?

And have one activated to one computer and the second activated to the second computer? The way I understand it you would need two licenses since the copy would be activated once on the first set of hardware.

He'll need two licenses in any case. Activation sucks. Horrible, horrible decision by MS.

I kind of figured this might be a loophole to the activation rule, which is why I subscribed to the thread. I thought it was interresting. And Ill keep my thoughts on activation silent because I am a known Microsoft basher and my opinion doesnt mean squat because of it

 

[singh]

I kind of figured this might be a loophole to the activation rule, which is why I subscribed to the thread. I thought it was interresting. And Ill keep my thoughts on activation silent because I am a known Microsoft basher and my opinion doesnt mean squat because of it

Even if there was a technical (EULA) loophole, the person issuing the activation code really couldn't confirm what the user was doing. As far as you being a MS basher, I've seen a lot worse. I bash MS all the time, but I only do it privately

 

[n0cmonkey]

Originally posted by: singh

I kind of figured this might be a loophole to the activation rule, which is why I subscribed to the thread. I thought it was interresting. And Ill keep my thoughts on activation silent because I am a known Microsoft basher and my opinion doesnt mean squat because of it

Even if there was a technical (EULA) loophole, the person issuing the activation code really couldn't confirm what the user was doing. As far as you being a MS basher, I've seen a lot worse. I bash MS all the time, but I only do it privately

Im always torn about the Microsoft bashing thing. When I worked for a network security company they were a big reason why I was employed. Now that Im not in the network security field (temporarily) I can bash them to my heart's content since they dont do jack for me

 

[Mday]

i use an external HDD (usb2) on my laptop which has windows xp. it brings my performance down to hell cuz "explorer" keeps accessing the drive for no reason =(

 

[singh]

Im always torn about the Microsoft bashing thing. When I worked for a network security company they were a big reason why I was employed. Now that Im not in the network security field (temporarily) I can bash them to my heart's content since they dont do jack for me

LOL. Better find you a job then Sometimes I wish there was a real alternative to Windows.

 

[n0cmonkey]

Originally posted by: singh

Im always torn about the Microsoft bashing thing. When I worked for a network security company they were a big reason why I was employed. Now that Im not in the network security field (temporarily) I can bash them to my heart's content since they dont do jack for me

LOL. Better find you a job then Sometimes I wish there was a real alternative to Windows.

Im working on both the job thing and masterminding a plan that will leave me rolling in money without having to really get a job... <eg>

 

[yakko]

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey

Originally posted by: singh
Why not set-up two different Installations on the hard-drive (two partitions)?

And have one activated to one computer and the second activated to the second computer? The way I understand it you would need two licenses since the copy would be activated once on the first set of hardware.

He would only need one license because it would only be in use on one computer at a time which is what the EULA states.

 

[kelvin1704]

yakko
Are you referring to Windows XP or Windows Office?

 

[kelvin1704]

I have call up our local Microsoft company. They said there is no way we could do this as it will ask for activation code every time you use it in another systems.

Furthermore, I ask about the 'Corporate Key', they say they have no knowledge about it. The closest thing they can come up with is product key which brings no solution to my problem.

Anyone have any idea to solve this problem?