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pickxx   03-01-2006 at 10:42:30 PM

I know this has come up before but that magicl # of times you can activate windows is long gone for me. I have had several formats and fresh installs.....and everytime i have to go through a 45min fun-fest.....i have to talk to a computer for 10min just for it to tell me to talk to a person. THey ask me like 15 questions and then they give me a long # and i am good to go.

Did anyone ever figure out what to do? CAn i call M$ and get them to send me a new validation key or something? i own this software but apparently i have to go through this annoying ass thing everytime i need to reuse it.

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Snorkius   03-01-2006 at 11:52:17 PM
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Or you can become a felon and just crack the damn thing.

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dvdpiddy   03-02-2006 at 12:02:01 AM
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Or you can become a felon and just crack the damn thing.

ok snorkius and when pickxx gets 20 years youll visit her?

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Jake_Barnes   03-02-2006 at 12:23:10 AM
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Or you can become a felon and just crack the damn thing.



Just a word of caution here Snorky ... from the TOS;

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We strictly prohibit the posting of the following types of content on all areas of our sites: ... content that promotes, encourages, or provides instructional information about illegal activities---specifically hacking, cracking, or phreaking....



Have a nice day. :roll:

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mrface   03-02-2006 at 12:26:43 AM
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im the same way, ive had to reload my machine so many times they think im pirating it. [shrug]

btw, did you get gimp working
?

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Snorkius   03-02-2006 at 12:38:49 AM
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I've not posted any content!

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Forlorn   03-02-2006 at 12:40:03 AM
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But you thought about it! Ban this man!




:roll:

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dvdpiddy   03-02-2006 at 12:43:14 AM
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hey snorkius if pickxx gets 20 years will you go visit her?

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Snorkius   03-02-2006 at 12:44:17 AM
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It's too bad that there's no one to moderate my thoughts!

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mrface   03-02-2006 at 12:45:01 AM
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wow i ditn know you could get banned for that....


ummm.....


ok thanks for the headsup though

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dvdpiddy   03-02-2006 at 12:47:32 AM
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snorkius answer me

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Snorkius   03-02-2006 at 12:48:14 AM
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Yes, because I live for those conjugal visits... :roll:

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Jake_Barnes   03-02-2006 at 12:56:26 AM
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It's too bad that there's no one to moderate my thoughts!



I like the labotomy idea ... 8O

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dvdpiddy   03-02-2006 at 01:00:03 AM
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Yes, because I live for those conjugal visits... :roll:

well what if their were no conjugal visits would you still visit her?

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Snorkius   03-02-2006 at 01:02:38 AM
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No kidding, we have too much freedom anyway.

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Jake_Barnes   03-02-2006 at 01:03:46 AM
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git diggin' then ... 8O

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Snorkius   03-02-2006 at 01:04:00 AM
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1)Repetition - 1 0
2) What's with the questions?
3) I'm pretty sure she's not a she.

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dvdpiddy   03-02-2006 at 01:08:36 AM
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1.lol
2.huh
3.you from russia right?

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Snorkius   03-02-2006 at 01:12:01 AM
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1) Statement - 2 0, game point
2) Statement - 3 0. Game - Snork
3) How does that matter?

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dvdpiddy   03-02-2006 at 01:21:47 AM
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1. :?:
2.can you ship me some <cough> v drink <cough>

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pickxx   03-02-2006 at 02:40:16 AM
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im the same way, ive had to reload my machine so many times they think im pirating it. [shrug]


Because i have had some problems i have replaced my gpu twice, and my motherboard and added 4hdd's and removed 3....i'm sure the config i have now looks NOTHING like what i had originally.

I love calling india for 45min to talk to Raj to get my computer working properly.

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btw, did you get gimp working?


Jesus, you are persistant....i looked and i need to DL it again. I will get that done ASAP because apparently its important to you. And there isn't anything i woudln't do for you

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mrface   03-02-2006 at 02:45:25 AM
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umm i think that was the first time i asked ya, [shrug]

i was just curious since you seemed to need to get that pic open yesterday... :P

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pickxx   03-02-2006 at 03:14:39 AM
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umm i think that was the first time i asked ya, [shrug]

i was just curious since you seemed to need to get that pic open yesterday... :P



I can see it but i want to cut it up a little so its more manageble and i can see whats goind on better.

Its not important by any means....its just something i think is interesting and i wanted to open it. I messed around with it for like 35min and then i gave up. Its frustrating not being able to do something so seemingly simple.

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Tom_Smart   03-02-2006 at 11:23:52 AM
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This is a legal procedure.

Before reinstall.

1. Open Windows explorer and navigate to C:WindowsSystem32
2. Copy the files Wpa.dbl and Wpa.bak to another media floppy, CD-R or another hard drive (if you have more than one installed)

After reinstall.

1. Restart your system, and as your system boots up press F8 to access the boot options (Windows Advanced Options)
2. From the menu options select to start Windows in safe mode (minimal)
3. After Windows loads in safe mode, open Windows explorer and navigate back to C:WindowsSystem32
4. If you find the files Wpa.dbl and Wpa.bak in this folder, rename the files to something like Wpa.dbl.backup and Wps.bak.backup
5. Copy your original Wpa.dbl and Wpa.bak from the CD or floppy back to C:WindowsSystem32
6. Restart Windows

You should now be fine.

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mrface   03-02-2006 at 01:53:47 PM
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oh tommy, this is why i loves ya.

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Tom_Smart   03-02-2006 at 04:20:54 PM
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I can really feel the love...wait a minute 8O , what exactly is that?

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mrface   03-02-2006 at 04:30:12 PM
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dont tightened up, that will only hurt you more

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qoop   03-02-2006 at 07:08:07 PM
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oh tommy, this is why i loves ya.



I knew you guys were gay! *grabs camera*

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Tom_Smart   03-02-2006 at 07:27:59 PM
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oh tommy, this is why i loves ya.



I knew you guys were gay! *grabs camera*

Not gay. I'm just universally attractive and Phucky is only human.

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mrface   03-02-2006 at 08:35:21 PM
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oh tommy, this is why i loves ya.



I knew you guys were gay! *grabs camera*

Not gay. I'm just universally attractive and Phucky is only human.

or am i?

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Forlorn   03-02-2006 at 08:38:07 PM
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More beast than man... he's.... BEASTMAN!!! So original....

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CHEEZball   03-02-2006 at 08:48:08 PM
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ROFFLECOPTER!


what's goin on?

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Forlorn   03-02-2006 at 08:48:59 PM
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Just some crack deals.

The usual.

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mpjesse   03-02-2006 at 09:12:01 PM
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PM me for a *ahem* better way around all that.

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Tom_Smart   03-02-2006 at 09:28:25 PM
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More beast than man... he's.... BEASTMAN!!! So original....



Whereas you would be BREASTMAN, you tit.[/unnecessary]

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Snorkius   03-02-2006 at 09:33:20 PM
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Taking it up a notch

Jake, don't click that. It'll offend you.

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Forlorn   03-02-2006 at 10:01:01 PM
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That's it, you don't get to suckle my nipple.

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dvdpiddy   03-02-2006 at 10:08:48 PM
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That's it, you don't get to suckle my nipple.

you seriuosly need help man

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Forlorn   03-02-2006 at 10:14:46 PM
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You need to develope a sense of humor, man.

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dvdpiddy   03-02-2006 at 10:18:53 PM
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i do dont you see the hint of sarcasm in my post?

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Tom_Smart   03-02-2006 at 10:19:21 PM
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Taking it up a notch

Jake, don't click that. It'll offend you.


FAF

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