PSA: if you use a "special" edition of windows...

Post by **mjrpes** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:23 am

be sure to disable automatic updates before tomorrow.

otherwise, welcome Mr. nag screen...

http://star-techcentral.com/tech/story. ... sec=prodit

I have a valid copy of windows XP, btw.

Post by **SoM** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:27 am

- genuine

Post by **Dark Metal** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:48 am

I called you back the other day.

Post by **SoM** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:51 am

Dark Metal wrote:I called you back the other day.

and you didnt leave a message ?

i was upstairs at a friends helping him install a sat

call me now if you want

edit; or dont call, dumbass uncle using phoneline for internet

Post by **Scourge** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:51 am

2 genuine copies. Validate away.

Post by **Dark Metal** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:58 am

Call me if you want, I don't use the internet with my cellphone.

Post by **Massive Quasars** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:01 am

genuine, POS Windows XP home

Post by **SoM** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:02 am

Massive Quasars wrote:genuine, POS Windows XP home

http://www.tigerdirect.com has a copy of xp pro sp2 for 150 i believe

cheapest i've seen so far

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:03 am

SoM wrote:- genuine

\o>

Post by **Massive Quasars** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:05 am

not worth it atm SoM, may upgrade to Vista through Dell when they offer it in the future

Post by **Geebs** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:11 am

The funny thing about the "nagulator" is that there's irritating pop-ups coming out of the task bar all the time anyway (just try plugging a USB2 device into a USB1 port if you want to discover the true meaning of irritation). One more won't make much difference.

Post by **Scarface** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:19 am

i'm not genuine. Should probably buy it anyways, maybe i'll do it tomorrow, i can get winxp 64bit for cheap anyways. Or should i just wait for Vista?

Post by **Massive Quasars** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:20 am

Scarface wrote:i'm not genuine. Should probably buy it anyways, maybe i'll do it tomorrow, i can get winxp 64bit for cheap anyways. Or should i just wait for Vista?

Vista could be a little ways off.

Post by **Scarface** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:25 am

oh, just a quick question. I do have a x64 cpu ( AMD64 X2 ), will i immediately benifit from switching to the 64bit OS? Or is it really a big diff right now?

Post by **bitWISE** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:34 am

i wonder if my mom will be calling me tomorrow. "why do i have an illegal version of windows?"

i cant remember if i gave her one of my keys or a keygen...

Post by **SoM** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:42 am

+JuggerNaut+ wrote:
SoM wrote:- genuine
\o>

yeah, unbelievable aint it

edit;

i refer you to this thread

G to the E to the N to the U to the I to the N to the E

and as you said, you want my babies

assume the position

Post by **SoM** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:44 am

Massive Quasars wrote:not worth it atm SoM, may upgrade to Vista through Dell when they offer it in the future

totally understandable

Post by **Transient** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:51 am

Geebs wrote:(just try plugging a USB2 device into a USB1 port if you want to discover the true meaning of irritation)

God, that's annoying. :icon7:

Post by **mjrpes** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:58 am

Transient wrote:
Geebs wrote:(just try plugging a USB2 device into a USB1 port if you want to discover the true meaning of irritation)
God, that's annoying. :icon7:

Is that the problem where every 10 minutes or so the device "reconnects" itself, shows up in the system tray, and makes that stupid noise?

Post by **SoM** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:02 am

Geebs wrote:The funny thing about the "nagulator" is that there's irritating pop-ups coming out of the task bar all the time anyway (just try plugging a USB2 device into a USB1 port if you want to discover the true meaning of irritation). One more won't make much difference.

no thx..

but isnt this like pouring jet fuel into your car?

Post by **Geebs** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:03 am

mjrpes wrote:Is that the problem where every 10 minutes or so the device "reconnects" itself, shows up in the system tray, and makes that stupid noise?

Nah, that's another one. See also the popups to let you know your wireless signal strength has gone from HIGH to NOT-QUITE-AS-HIGH-BUT-NOT-REALLY-LOW-AS-SUCH.

Post by **Dr_Watson** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:19 am

SoM wrote:
Massive Quasars wrote:genuine, POS Windows XP home
http://www.tigerdirect.com has a copy of xp pro sp2 for 150 i believe

cheapest i've seen so far

i got pro from school for $4

Post by **SoM** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:21 am

Dr_Watson wrote:
SoM wrote:
Massive Quasars wrote:genuine, POS Windows XP home
http://www.tigerdirect.com has a copy of xp pro sp2 for 150 i believe

cheapest i've seen so far
i got pro from school for $4

but how much do you pay for your edu ?

Post by **FragaGeddon** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:43 am

mjrpes wrote:
Transient wrote:
Geebs wrote:(just try plugging a USB2 device into a USB1 port if you want to discover the true meaning of irritation)
God, that's annoying. :icon7:
Is that the problem where every 10 minutes or so the device "reconnects" itself, shows up in the system tray, and makes that stupid noise?

I turn off all sounds and disable balloon tips.

Post by **SoM** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:45 am

FragaGeddon wrote:
mjrpes wrote:
Transient wrote: God, that's annoying. :icon7:
Is that the problem where every 10 minutes or so the device "reconnects" itself, shows up in the system tray, and makes that stupid noise?
I turn off all sounds and disable balloon tips.

who wouldnt turn off baloon tips living in a baloon