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    From Laptop To Desktop...

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by ArmageddonAsh, Mar 20, 2010.

  1. ArmageddonAsh

    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    So i have got my Desktop and its time for me to start installing my games.
    with them being installed on my laptop, if i uninstall them and install them on desktop will that work? and wont run into any troubles or anything will i?
     
    ArmageddonAsh, Mar 20, 2010
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  2. lozanogo

    lozanogo Notebook Deity

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    What do you mean? Usually every game has legally more than 1 installation, so no need to uninstall them from your laptop.
     
    lozanogo, Mar 20, 2010
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    ziddy123 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Steam FTW!
     
    ziddy123, Mar 20, 2010
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  4. ArmageddonAsh

    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    i have the discs and serial (all legit) but i thought if i were to use the serial to install it on another computer then i would need to uninstall it on my laptop
     
    ArmageddonAsh, Mar 20, 2010
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  5. lozanogo

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    Not necessarily, most games allow for more than 1 install legally.
     
    lozanogo, Mar 20, 2010
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    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    ah i didnt know that thanks for the info
     
    ArmageddonAsh, Mar 20, 2010
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    You're welcome. :D
     
    lozanogo, Mar 20, 2010
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  8. XTC

    XTC Notebook Enthusiast

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    i haven't installed a single game on my laptop, i copied them all from my desktop, but mind you it requires exporting a load of registry entries, so it might not be an approach for u to follow. i have the reg entries always ready so i don’t have to reinstall all my games after OS reinstall. (that’s why it was easy to just copy 'em when i got the lappie)
     
    XTC, Mar 20, 2010
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  9. ArmageddonAsh

    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    yeah i dont think i am willing to go through all that hassle getting the reg entries for them
     
    ArmageddonAsh, Mar 20, 2010
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    yeah, not probably worth it looking at it from ur perspective.. :]
    especially if u don't reinstall ur OS often. now with win 7 that won't be needed as often anyway.
     
    XTC, Mar 20, 2010
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