Pre-Install Software on computer I am selling

[FaustArp]

How can I pre-Install software on a computer I plan to put on ebay? I want to put some Microsoft Word and some other stuff on the computer for the person when they get the computer but I want them to go through the account set-up process and everything when they recieve the computer. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

 

[TwinCities Dan]

Why don't you just include your install disks if you are selling your software with the computer?

 

[FaustArp]

Why don't you just include your install disks if you are selling your software with the computer?

Not all are discs. Some of the software are digital license

 

[TwinCities Dan]

Not all are discs. Some of the software are digital license

Aren't those even easier? Unless you have to contact the developer in order to reassign your license? Or do you have an endless supply of licenses?

 

[FaustArp]

Aren't those even easier? Unless you have to contact the developer in order to reassign your license? Or do you have an endless supply of licenses?

No, But I did think it would be nice to pre-install a license of Word on the persons computer since there are 3.

 

[TwinCities Dan]

I don't think that's exactly what a family license is for...

 

[FaustArp]

I don't think that's exactly what a family license is for...

K, I'll go elsewhere for help, Thank you.

 

[pdxflint]

Just install it yourself. What's the big deal? And, where you don't have the original disks, toss the installers you downloaded on the HD in a folder called "installers." That way, if they ever need to re-install for some reason... they're good.

Your MS Word installer is part of a larger Office package, right? That's pretty expensive software, so are you sure the copy you're giving away with your computer is legit, or are you no longer going to be using it yourself? It would be a nice perk for a buyer, but just don't pirate crappy software, even from Microshaft.

You could always install a copy of NeoOffice, which is completely free, and works really well. They'd probably appreciate that about as much. At least I would.

 

[TwinCities Dan]

K, I'll go elsewhere for help, Thank you.

...just don't pirate crappy software, even from Microshaft.

I think the moral of the story is that it is against MacRumors policy to promote torrents, piracy etc.

There are plenty of other sites where this info exists.

 

[AppleNewton]

just simply install the software and have them create a new account and delete the old one.
I wouldnt really be too concerned with the set up assistant stuff. its a nice touch but most people generally reinstall the os anyway upon getting the machine.

try to google restore setup assistant
(ie; http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=2007110800450816)

 

[capriseyhaze]

just simply install the software and have them create a new account and delete the old one.
I wouldnt really be too concerned with the set up assistant stuff. its a nice touch but most people generally reinstall the os anyway upon getting the machine.

try to google restore setup assistant
(ie; http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=2007110800450816)

no most people dont reinstall the os only geeks do. Please people on these forums realise that geeks represent about 2% of the computer industry.

 

[bbadalucco]

I think the moral of the story is that it is against MacRumors policy to promote torrents, piracy etc.

There are plenty of other sites where this info exists.

Dan, as always you're a big help to us all.

 

[TwinCities Dan]

Dan, as always you're a big help to us all.

Hey thanks! I try!

unless you were being sarcastic, well then

 

[bbadalucco]

Hey thanks! I try!

unless you were being sarcastic, well then

Obviously I was sarcastic

 

[TwinCities Dan]

Obviously I was sarcastic

 

[Unprocessed1]

I don't think that's exactly what a family license is for...

Serious question: Did you actually read the license yourself?

 

[TwinCities Dan]

Serious question: Did you actually read the license yourself?

Actually, no, I don't own the software so I don't really care. I thought I was being helpful by providing the link to the op. I doubt you are supposed to give away copies to whoever you want. Why? Can you point me to the section where it says that you can?

 

[Eddyisgreat]

Too bad OS X isn't as robust as Windows for OEM style deployments (and there is no good reason it would be, either). Its easy to boot into a fresh Win installation, install software and drivers, then reset it so that your customer gets to do all the initial steps.

 

[Unprocessed1]

Actually, no, but I doubt you are supposed to give away copies to whoever you want. Why? Does it say that you can?

I'm sure it's not illegal to preinstall office on another computer (Don't really feel like reading tens of pages of legal crap after midnight) -- you're the one that made implication so you back it up

It's using up one of his downloads, with a license he legally paid for. Not fair to compare it to downloading torrents and selling them off as legit copies to ebay buyers.

There's nothing morally wrong what the OP is doing.

 

[TwinCities Dan]

I'm sure it's not illegal to preinstall office on another computer (Don't really feel like reading tens of pages of legal crap after midnight) -- you're the one that made the accusation so you back it up

It's using up one of his downloads, with a license he legally paid for. Not fair to compare it to downloading torrents and selling them off as legit copies to ebay buyers.

There's nothing morally wrong what the OP is doing.

I assumed it was a "family pack", which is why I said "family" license in my original post.

If the OP really has three separate licenses for the same software and wants to give one away with his computer, you're right, there's nothing wrong with that.

 

[bbadalucco]

I assumed it was a "family pack", which is why I said "family" license in my original post.

If the OP really has three separate licenses for the same software and wants to give one away with his computer, you're right, there's nothing wrong with that.

If the OP has one license and wants to install it on two computers...who gives a ****, let him.

 

[Unprocessed1]

I assumed it was a "family pack", which is why I said "family" license in my original post.

If the OP really has three separate licenses for the same software and wants to give one away with his computer, you're right, there's nothing wrong with that.

Good, because I'm planning on doing that to IWork, and there's nothing you can do to stop me

 

[TwinCities Dan]

If the OP has one license and wants to install it on two computers...who gives a ****, let him.

I am not his Dad, I can't stop him from doing anything!

I was merely reiterating MR's official stance on these topics because this is a public forum, what's your problem? I don't make the rules...

Good, because I'm planning on doing that to IWork, and there's nothing you can do to stop me

You are absolutely right, carry on...

 

[mikes70mustang]

Not like the guy is selling computers out of his basement and putting the same copy on every computer that he churns out. If hes copying MS office anything from 08.....it should be free regardless. Those crooks robbing all the people paying for copy......no vba.......(grumbles).......but for a large fee upgrade in 09.......

 

[Unprocessed1]

Not like the guy is selling computers out of his basement and putting the same copy on every computer that he churns out. If hes copying MS office anything from 08.....it should be free regardless. Those crooks robbing all the people paying for copy......no vba.......(grumbles).......but for a large fee upgrade in 09.......

Still not as bad as Vista. Good luck reinstalling it for free after your PC crashes.