Author Topic: Windows ME OS (Read 15758 times)

Joyful Noise · « **on:** June 25, 2009, 04:48:15 PM »

Where can I get an inexpensive, legal copy of ME?

Quantos · « **Reply #1 on:** June 25, 2009, 04:51:49 PM »

I don't think you can. Is there a reason that you need a copy of that OS, or is there another one you could use?

WillyW · « **Reply #2 on:** June 25, 2009, 05:10:50 PM »

Not sure what you call inexpensive, but here's one idea:

http://computers.shop.ebay.com/items/Software__windows-ME?Category=Operating%2520Systems&_catref=1&_dmpt=US_Software&_fln=1&_sacat=18793&_ssov=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m282

There are probably more around there, in other sections.

Quantos · « **Reply #3 on:** June 25, 2009, 06:54:15 PM »

Is there any way to assure that software purchases on eBay are original and not pirates?
I tried buying a software suite through them once, the guy posted a picture of the retail package and what I recieved was a copy that he had made. I wasn't about to stick that in my computer.

Rob Pomeroy · « **Reply #4 on:** June 26, 2009, 01:48:06 AM »

I think the only way of legally purchasing ME now would be second hand (including the machine it's installed on, or a full packaged product). There are licensing implications with this option. Check the EULA carefully.

soybean · « **Reply #5 on:** June 26, 2009, 07:59:22 AM »

Here ya go:

Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition) New Sealed

WillyW · « **Reply #6 on:** June 26, 2009, 10:55:33 AM »

Quote from: Quantos on June 25, 2009, 06:54:15 PM

Is there any way to assure that software purchases on eBay are original and not pirates?

Not beyond the usual things to do, with eBay. Check the seller's ratings, and comments written about him/her.
If you have a question, email the seller with it before you bid.
Read the fine print, in his ad.
... that sort of thing.

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I tried buying a software suite through them once, the guy posted a picture of the retail package and what I recieved was a copy that he had made. I wasn't about to stick that in my computer.

I bet you could demand your money back, as I doubt eBay would allow piracy.
If nothing else, be sure to leave a comment about that seller, describing what happened.

WillyW · « **Reply #7 on:** June 26, 2009, 10:58:37 AM »

Quote from: Rob Pomeroy on June 26, 2009, 01:48:06 AM

I think the only way of legally purchasing ME now would be ....... or a full packaged product).

...

For clarification: The link that soybean posted - that is an example of what you are talking about?

I posted a general link to find a few such items. Soybean posted a link that leads direct to one item.

Rob Pomeroy · « **Reply #8 on:** June 26, 2009, 12:32:52 PM »

Looks like an OEM copy, but it's hard to tell from that photo.

soybean · « **Reply #9 on:** June 26, 2009, 03:10:39 PM »

It is an OEM copy. The ebay listing specifically says, "New sealed OEM pack." And, that's why it's bundled with a 20GB hard drive. Bundling some hardware item supposedly makes transfer of an OEM version legal.

patio · « **Reply #10 on:** June 26, 2009, 06:15:16 PM »

It hasn't been brought up but i'm curious why someone would want to run ME...

Quantos · « **Reply #11 on:** June 26, 2009, 06:53:31 PM »

patio, you changed your sig.

I don't know why anyone would want to run it either. I think MS was using crack when they came out with that one.

quaxo · « **Reply #12 on:** June 27, 2009, 06:10:29 AM »

Quote from: soybean on June 26, 2009, 03:10:39 PM

It is an OEM copy. The ebay listing specifically says, "New sealed OEM pack." And, that's why it's bundled with a 20GB hard drive. Bundling some hardware item supposedly makes transfer of an OEM version legal.

Yeah, the license for it states it can only be sold with hardware for a new system. Not sure if it specifies what that hardware has to be.

Cityscape · « **Reply #13 on:** June 27, 2009, 08:00:32 PM »

Quote from: patio on June 26, 2009, 06:15:16 PM

It hasn't been brought up but i'm curious why someone would want to run ME...

Yeah i can't figure this out. If it's for particular program(s) then he should be looking for 98SE (or XP). Programs for ME normally work with 98 or sometimes XP.

Rob Pomeroy · « **Reply #14 on:** June 30, 2009, 02:05:29 AM »

I very much doubt that the eBay seller is complying with MS's requirements for OEM sales of its operating systems, especially given that ME is way way WAY beyond end of life (and arguably was the day it was first released)!

patio · « **Reply #15 on:** June 30, 2009, 06:36:35 PM »

Quote from: patio on June 26, 2009, 06:15:16 PM

It hasn't been brought up but i'm curious why someone would want to run ME...

Quantos · « **Reply #16 on:** June 30, 2009, 06:57:42 PM »

Maybe the OP is into masochism.

Cityscape · « **Reply #17 on:** June 30, 2009, 09:32:44 PM »

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It hasn't been brought up but i'm curious why someone would want to run ME...
Yeah i can't figure this out. If it's for particular program(s) then he should be looking for 98SE (or XP). Programs for ME normally work with 98 or sometimes XP.

mark_arca · « **Reply #18 on:** June 30, 2009, 10:15:55 PM »

In order to install Windows ME, you must know the product key of the Windows ME CD - ROM that you have bought. Windows ME is similar with Windows XP, in terms of activation. You must activate Windows ME in order for you to continue to use it.

BC_Programmer · « **Reply #19 on:** July 01, 2009, 08:49:56 AM »

Quote from: mark_arca on June 30, 2009, 10:15:55 PM

In order to install Windows ME, you must know the product key of the Windows ME CD - ROM that you have bought. Windows ME is similar with Windows XP, in terms of activation. You must activate Windows ME in order for you to continue to use it.

Windows ME Does NOT require activation, and it is like XP in that it is like all the other Windows OS's to date with product keys: ANY product key for that particular edition will work with ANY XP CD (not counting of course recovery CDs). I was fairly sure that it didn't, but I double-checked with google. First hit confirmed that ME does NOT have an activation process.

Actually, I was 100% sure, otherwise XP would not have been the First to use it, now would it?

comda · « **Reply #20 on:** September 07, 2009, 02:31:22 PM »

why it the worst os. if u need an os that bad upgrade to xp or 2000

Cobra46 · « **Reply #21 on:** December 07, 2009, 11:42:41 AM »

Because it's a lot like vista, just a little slower.

Quote from: Cityscape on June 30, 2009, 09:32:44 PM

comda · « **Reply #22 on:** December 07, 2009, 04:25:26 PM »

yeh but so is win 2000 and it works better

Quantos · « **Reply #23 on:** December 07, 2009, 07:27:00 PM »

You guys do realize that you revived a thread that is three months dead?

Cityscape · « **Reply #24 on:** December 08, 2009, 01:09:11 AM »

Yah, 1 month is not too bad but 3 months is pushing it.

I the future please do not bring up old threads, the person who started this one is no longer around even.

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Author Topic: Windows ME OS (Read 15758 times)

Joyful Noise

Quantos

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Quantos

Rob Pomeroy

soybean

WillyW

WillyW

Rob Pomeroy

soybean

patio

Quantos

quaxo

Cityscape

Rob Pomeroy

patio

Quantos

Cityscape

mark_arca

BC_Programmer

comda

Cobra46

comda

Quantos

Cityscape