Simviation Forum - FSX activated on two computers?

Oct 28^th, 2006 at 2:14pm

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I have two computers and I am using both for gaming (Flight Sims of course) and I wonder, before I try this, is it possible to have FSX activated on both computers if I only use it on one computer at the time?

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Reply #1 - Oct 28^th, 2006 at 2:35pm

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It is my understanding that you can activate it on two computers.

It is when you try to activate it on a third computer (or third major hardware change) that you have to call the "toll free number" to try an convince them, you are not pirating FSX and they wil give you a new key. Wink

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Reply #2 - Oct 28^th, 2006 at 3:15pm

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According to the EULA you are allowed to make one copy for back up purposes only.

And you are allowed to use it one one computer at a time, in order to install on another you must remove it from the other one. That doesn't mean it isn't possible but to be safe you should call MS and tell them what you want to do. Or just don't activate it on one machine and deal with the 30 minute flight limit.

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Reply #3 - Oct 28^th, 2006 at 4:52pm

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Wait a second,

so, I can't install one copy of FSX on our desktop and our laptop?

So I need to buy two copys?!

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Reply #4 - Oct 28^th, 2006 at 5:33pm

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Wait a second,

so, I can't install one copy of FSX on our desktop and our laptop?

So I need to buy two copys?!

Haven't read the FSX EULA.....but that is likely the case. If you have FSX, read it.

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Reply #5 - Oct 28^th, 2006 at 10:11pm

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Wait a second,

so, I can't install one copy of FSX on our desktop and our laptop?

So I need to buy two copys?!

It is in fact quite possible. I've done it, as have quite a few other people... I run FSX on the second machine slaved to my primary flightsim machine via WidevieW.

If I ever need to install to a new computer, I've got no problem with telling the silly computer, "Er sure I've removed FSX from the old machine!" 8)

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Reply #6 - Oct 29^th, 2006 at 2:25pm

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Wait a second,

so, I can't install one copy of FSX on our desktop and our laptop?

So I need to buy two copys?!

Not really. I have only one copy of FSX Deluxe and managed to install it onto two different computers. I have yet to try it on a third.

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Reply #7 - Oct 29^th, 2006 at 7:17pm

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Hmm.....check out the following link. Still says quite specifically that you can install only on one computer

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/927007

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Reply #8 - Oct 29^th, 2006 at 10:53pm

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Hmm.....check out the following link. Still says quite specifically that you can install only on one computer

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/927007

Yet I managed to run FSX on two. Roll Eyes

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Reply #9 - Oct 30^th, 2006 at 2:51am

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Yet I managed to run FSX on two. Roll Eyes

The bill for the second install is in the mail Grin

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Reply #10 - Oct 30^th, 2006 at 11:12am

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Hmm.....check out the following link. Still says quite specifically that you can install only on one computer

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/927007

There's nearly always a disconnect between the written word and reality...

As I said, I've got FSX installed on two separate computers that're are linked by the LAN and communicating bidirectionally via WidevieW/FSUIPC. Two "Activations" :: Two "Computers"

I can reinstall FSX on either machine an unlimited number of times, unless...

a) I make a major hardware change in one and/or both computers

-or-

b) I replace one and/or both computers

...in which case, I'll need to make a phone call to reset the Activations for either/both of them.

I can live with that... Grin

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Reply #11 - Oct 31^st, 2006 at 9:08am

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So I can actually activate FSX on 2 computers and use both to play online (but not at the same time). Right? ???

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Reply #12 - Oct 31^st, 2006 at 9:33am

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What about if you upgrade your computer, will it let you activate on a new one?

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Reply #13 - Oct 31^st, 2006 at 10:07am

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What about if you upgrade your computer, will it let you activate on a new one?

Chances are you would have to call Microsoft and let them know about the upgrade [of any kind] just so that Microsoft can be convinced that your FSX copy is not pirated. There, they would most likey give you either a new registration code or they might use the same code. I don't know, I'm just speculating. Grin

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Reply #14 - Oct 31^st, 2006 at 10:13am

Heathaze Ex Member

This activation stuff is another thing putting me off getting FSX, do we really need such inconvenient measures? I think they've taken it too far personally.

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Reply #15 - Oct 31^st, 2006 at 10:51am

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you are more than likely fine as long as you do not run them both ONLINE at the same time

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