TinkerBell
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Posted: July 01 2002, 06:28 |
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Quote | So I have a computer that is online, but I want to install MVR on another computer which has the graphics card that works with MVR and a nice sound system attached to it.
Is there a way to register it online, but actually run it on another machine which isn't online? Anyone?
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I have the same issue that you have and I have decided not to risk it ... here's why:
1. It is probably in violation of the End User License Agreement we have all agreed to - and thus illegal.
2. Oldfield Interactive use the Windows Installer to deeply mess about with your Registry etc. (i.e in excess of 15 registry associations with many random links ...) - and given that, I would STRONGLY RECOMMEND not to even touch it.
Copying a DEEP piece of one registry from one computer to another is an excellent way to screw up your entire computer installation, possibly entailing a fresh install etc. So this is not recommended.
Mind you, if you can use Norton's Uninstall tools from Symantec, you can usually trace through registry entries and at least restore back to a safe point. So, if you are confident that you can mess with Windows Registry stuff, then go ahead. You never know - it MIGHT work - but don't blame me if it gets VERY sticky ...
Oldfield Interactive have worked hard to protect their MVR product from being copied/pirated. Unfortunately this also means restrictions in general, legitimate use - and this can make people somewhat dischuffed. The issue that you have raised is further evidence that they really haven't thought all this through. See discussion:
TubularBoard » Music VR » Troubleshooting » Successful Installation on Win98 ... a war story
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