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castek
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Posted: 5th Dec 2009 01:16
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What should i do if i lost the CD for some software that i want to install? I have it on my computer but misplaced the cd.. can anyone help?

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Jeku
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Posted: 5th Dec 2009 01:54
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How can we help? Nobody can legally send you the contents of a commercial CD, except the company that made the software. Your best bet is to contact them.


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Posted: 5th Dec 2009 15:12
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Try looking for the CD.

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lazerus
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Posted: 5th Dec 2009 15:50
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Scream and flail your hands wildly. Scare the bugger till he comes out.


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demons breath
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Posted: 5th Dec 2009 17:40
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Honestly (and if I'm not allowed to say this on here can a mod remove it please) I'd probably download it illegally. I don't really bother about the legality of these sorts of things, it's more a moral issue which keeps me from downloading stuff which people shouldn't be able to get for free. However in this situation, when I had already paid for it, I probably would do it. If you ever found the disc, you could delete this install, go back and reinstall the legal copy.

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Indicium
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i think its legal if you 'illegally' download a program if you have proof of purchause.

OR i could be totally wrong
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hyrichter
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Posted: 5th Dec 2009 19:56
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You could always try contacting the company it came from and explain your situation. Some companies will send you a replacement CD for basically the shipping costs. Or, they may not. Never hurts to try, though.

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lazerus
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Posted: 5th Dec 2009 20:01 Edited at: 5th Dec 2009 20:02
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If you bought it, then and you still have the serial, then thiers no problem as far as i can see, dont use a crack just use your serial.

As long as at one point youv bought a license then its your free to do with it.


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DJ Almix
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Posted: 5th Dec 2009 21:38 Edited at: 5th Dec 2009 21:39
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Quote: "i think its legal if you 'illegally' download a program if you have proof of purchause.

OR i could be totally wrong "

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If you bought it, then and you still have the serial, then thiers no problem as far as i can see, dont use a crack just use your serial.

As long as at one point youv bought a license then its your free to do with it."


Yes, but only download the program you own don't get carried away , the same situation applies if lets say you bought a game and lost the CD you can get a no-cd patch for it which is what I have had to do just as long as you have a legit serial.

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NeX the Fairly Fast Ferret
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Posted: 5th Dec 2009 22:32
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It's not actually legal to download a copy but I doubt the developer cares too much because you've already paid for one.

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JLMoondog
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Posted: 5th Dec 2009 23:40 Edited at: 5th Dec 2009 23:42
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I do believe it is illegal to download copies of programs that you already own. I know there's a big misconception when it comes to dowloading game roms, which is illegal, even if you own the cartridge. Though it might be different.

I'd say just email the developer, most if not all programs and games require you to register your legal information, so it be really weird if they couldn't provide you with a new CD considering they have you on record.

Though if it's an older program you might be shiz-outa-luck. I still have my install disc for Raydreams 3D, only problem the manual was destroyed in a flood several years ago and it had the serial number in it...so I can't install the sucker...good times.


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