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 May 14 2007, 02:42 PM
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I installed Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit. Entered my key. Activated. I then installed all my software, Mind you no internet connection. I never connect the internet until Everything is installed and setup. About an hour later I decided to remove a partition. I used Drive Scrub to format the hard drive (took about 4 hours) then install Windows Vista, Drivers, Programs, Etc. Then went to Activate Windows but It was already activated. Here is where the Twilight Zone theme started to play in the back of my head; I hadnt connected my internet yet. How can this happen? Because I was so curious I install Vista on my laptop. It needed activation. PS. I don’t do drugs, Drink, or have physiological problems what so ever. This post has been edited by emucade: May 14 2007, 02:44 PM -------------------- " If you want to be the best you better learn how do defend yourself,
Because when you are the best everybody wants to kick you’re a** " My Dad 1986 |
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May 14 2007, 06:27 PM
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 Still visually handicapped, new avatar :0) Group: Moderator Posts: 14,703 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Southeastern CT, USA Member No.: 35,824 |
Hmmm, you may want to consider drinking if this keeps up (just kidding!)
 If the drive was truly scrubbed, you'd have needed to activate. I can only suspect that some information was left on the hard drive when you used the Drive Scrub program. -------------------- - John
**If you need a more detailed explanation, please ask for it. I have the Knack. ** |
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