Giveaway of the Day Forums » Topic: formatted computer

BuBBy on "formatted computer"

BuBBy — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 10:27:06 +0000

Well I think that covers it - and taking this any further is going against our rules.

Do not ask how to install/transfer/copy/backup giveaway software after the giveaway has finished. The only supported way to install giveaway software is by running the supplied setup and/or activate programs prior to the giveaway period expiring. Giveaways may be rerun periodically. If you "want it now" and like the software enough, you should show your support to the developers and purchase or register the software.

Dhaval9986 on "formatted computer"

Dhaval9986 — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:33:11 +0000

thanks but disappointing that i can't get my softies back
but no worries
i'll wait
can at least do that to get a free licence software

BuBBy on "formatted computer"

BuBBy — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 02:53:57 +0000

No that isn't true. If you reinstall windows or format the drive windows is on - you will lose possibly all of the activations.

Installing to a USB drive or an external hard drive will still be dependent on the original windows installation.

The solution is to wait for the giveaway to be offered again - or an alternative product.

If you don't want to wait - you can always support the developer and register for a permanent license (that will allow updates and reinstalls) - or go back to the original giveaway and look through the comments for freeware or open-source programs.

Remember the intention of GOTD isn't to provide an alternative to purchasing licensed software. The giveaways aren't an equivalent to the fully registered versions - and most deliberately do not permit upgrades or reinstalls (outside the giveaway 24 hours).

Dhaval9986 on "formatted computer"

Dhaval9986 — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 02:01:51 +0000

great thanks for the advice...

surfidiot on "formatted computer"

surfidiot — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:19:16 +0000

that happened to me a few weeks ago, unfortunately it's gone. But what you can do and I've been doing ever since finding out is download all the software to an external hard drive, I use an 8 GB USB flash drive. Download it there, install it there and activate from the drive as well. As long as you don't reformat the extra drive you'll always have the software.

Dhaval9986 on "formatted computer"

Dhaval9986 — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:10:44 +0000

hi
i had to format my laptop and restore the system.
but now i realised that i am no longer able to activate any of my softwares that i downloaded from this site which were already activated.
so is there any way to get back those licensed softwares?