Question about windows disc...
By
Alissara,
Posted on: 2009-05-18 24:30 in ALL ACCESS Gameplay Technical Issues Bugs
Most of them do yes.
Well, the reason im asking is because when my mom got a new computer, my brother said he would get her windows for it...he didnt realize it was only a trial. So now it doesn't do anything past the login screen...so I suppose it beats nothing to give it a try.
Depending on how it's set up, it may load, but there's a chance it won't be registered. What you're looking at is exactly the same as the recovery DVD that came with my last notebook.
There's a way to link an installation to the BIOS (I think that's what they hook into) so it'll work on a particular OEM machine, but nothing else. Otherwise it'd be way too easy to pirate copies of Windows.
Here's a link that describes what's going on in some detail.
OEM Activation
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Well, I tried using the CD to see what happens, and I got a message that says:
"A problem is preventing Windows from accurately checking the license for this computer. Error Code: 0x80004005"
A quick google of that error code gives me the impression that the computer doesn't recognize the disc since it's made for Medion...oh well, worth a try 
Just so that you have options...... Windows 7 release candidate is free and will expire on June 1 2010. Meaning you will need to purchase or have a different OS at that point. You can download it free till July. If you dont mind being an early adopter ( meaning there could be headaches with drivers and compatability in some areas ) its a nice alternative. Here is the link. Windows 7 RC
Do not download this from filesharing networks as there have been reports of malware being laced into the OS.
When I got a Medion computer a few months ago, it came with a recovery disc with windows home premium on it. Even though it says that it's made for Medion computers, would it still work with any computer?