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DORFD1
 PostPost subject: is windows 0x/me oem safe to upload?        Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:44 pm 
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if you have an oem version of windows 9x/me that has been modified by the oem to not ask for a key is that safe to upload?


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 PostPost subject: Re: question        Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 12:11 am 
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any copy of windows 98 can be modified not to ask for a key ( win 95 ? ) but i dont know if im allowed to post the details on how to do it.

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 PostPost subject: Re: question        Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 1:20 am 
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betaluva wrote:
any copy of windows 98 can be modified not to ask for a key ( win 95 ? ) but i dont know if im allowed to post the details on how to do it.


I know how to do that I am just asking if the a genuine oem copy that has been modified by the oem to not ask for key can be uploaded.

when windows xp becomes abandoware we will have this issue since some of the genuine oem versions don't ask for a key.
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 PostPost subject: Re: question        Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 2:05 am 
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There are OEM versions that dont ask for a key? Or is the OEM key just integrated onto these CDs.

As far as uploading them to BA, im not sure if that would be allowed since it seems kind of like warez if you are using an OEM CD without a key on a non-OEM system. Besides, since 9x doesnt have to be activated online, you have unlimited use of keys. You can find them online pretty easily if you need one.

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 PostPost subject: Re: question        Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 2:28 am 
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spunker88 wrote:
Or is the OEM key just integrated onto these CDs.


id also say uploading an OEM is version is undecided, there are OEM versions of win95 on the server so why not win 98

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 PostPost subject: Re: question        Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 2:32 am 
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Please remember to use the subject field of your threads to represent what you will be discussing, i.e. "Is Windows 9x/Me OEM safe to upload?"

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 PostPost subject: Re: question        Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 3:22 am 
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 PostPost subject: Re: is windows 0x/me oem safe to upload?        Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:29 am 
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WinMe and 98 are abandonware regardless. It's already uploaded and because Winme and 98 is abandonware so you could sell it on the street probably. Do whatever you want, no one should be questioning you about abandonware. Have Fun!

Case Closed.

Close the thread Please

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 PostPost subject: Re: is windows 0x/me oem safe to upload?        Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 7:22 pm 
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clt_42 wrote:
WinMe and 98 are abandonware regardless. It's already uploaded and because Winme and 98 is abandonware so you could sell it on the street probably. Do whatever you want, no one should be questioning you about abandonware. Have Fun!

Case Closed.

Close the thread Please


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 PostPost subject: Re: is windows 0x/me oem safe to upload?        Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 7:34 pm 
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The subject should have a nine (9) instead of 0.(typo)

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 PostPost subject: Re: is windows 0x/me oem safe to upload?        Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 1:14 am 
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If it's unaltered OEM then you can upload it, but provide then what OEM it belongs to.

As for closing threads, only the author can ask for it. No backseat modding please (against the rules, read them).

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