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

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:23 am
by mjrpes
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. :)

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:27 am
by SoM
<-- genuine :)

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:48 am
by Dark Metal
I called you back the other day.

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:51 am
by SoM
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 :olo:

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:51 am
by Scourge
2 genuine copies. Validate away.

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:58 am
by Dark Metal
Call me if you want, I don't use the internet with my cellphone.

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:01 am
by Massive Quasars
genuine, POS Windows XP home

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:02 am
by SoM
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

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:03 am
by +JuggerNaut+
SoM wrote:<-- genuine :)
\o>

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:05 am
by Massive Quasars
not worth it atm SoM, may upgrade to Vista through Dell when they offer it in the future

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:11 am
by Geebs
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.

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:19 am
by Scarface
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?

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:20 am
by Massive Quasars
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.

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:25 am
by Scarface
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?

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:34 am
by bitWISE
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... :shrug:

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:42 am
by SoM
+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 :p

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:44 am
by SoM
Massive Quasars wrote:not worth it atm SoM, may upgrade to Vista through Dell when they offer it in the future
totally understandable

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:51 am
by Transient
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:

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:58 am
by mjrpes
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?

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:02 am
by SoM
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?

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:03 am
by Geebs
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.

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:19 am
by Dr_Watson
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 :shrug:

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:21 am
by SoM
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 :shrug:
but how much do you pay for your edu ?

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:43 am
by FragaGeddon
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.

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:45 am
by SoM
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