Does the add-on have install limits?

Syxx_Killer · 10-28-08, 08:06 PM

I've seen this question mentioned before and also on the Ubi forums. I even responded to them saying it didn't (when some others thought it did) as I installed the add-on numerous times on my computer. However, I got to thinking and I think I may be off in my assumption. With the DRM fiasco with Spore and Red Alert 3 I'm not so sure anymore. The reason I don't think I hit any snags was because my computer never changed between those installs. If I were to reinstall Windows or change hardware and then reinstall the add-on, will I eventually hit an install limit? I burned the add-on to a CD-R I had laying around. I even copied the add-on off the CD-R and reinstalled using that copy when I had to reinstall the game. I'm wondering if I actually need to get the Gold Edition of the game or not.

I did save the manual code that popped up when I bought the add-on months ago. Ever since installing that first time I have not had that pop-up appear in subsequent installs. I figure that if I reinstall Windows or something it may appear again and I can then use the manual code instead of needing to activate it online.

kiwi_2005 · 10-28-08, 09:33 PM

Well ive only reinstalled the addon twice, i think if it is limited your know after the 3rd or 5th install.

Syxx_Killer · 10-29-08, 08:00 AM

Did you install it twice on the same system without changing anything? That's my concern. I've installed many times on my computer, but like I said I didn't change anything between those installs.

Fincuan · 10-29-08, 09:02 AM

I've got three installs using the "copy to another place and use MultiSH4"-method, and no problems. I think I've also seen some people here have four or more installs, so there probably isn't a limit.

Hitman · 10-29-08, 10:12 AM

I have an image on a DVD from my C: disk with a clean install of Windows XP and basic software I use (Some requires on-line activation via internet) so I can do a clean re-install of everything each few months, and so far I have never stumbled upon any limits when reinstalling UBM, which I have done already 5 or 6 times. My hardware hasn't changed, and the software has been reinstalled from my clean back-up as already mentioned.

IMO there is no reinstall limit.

SteamWake · 10-29-08, 02:16 PM

Wow you guys sure mess around with your installs alot :p

Ive only re-installed SH4 one time and thats to make sure I had a 'clean' install when I added the Uboat 1.5.

Boris · 10-30-08, 02:56 PM

Yep, with the download version there's a limit, mine won't work anymore

Syxx_Killer · 10-30-08, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boris

Yep, with the download version there's a limit, mine won't work anymore

What is the message you get? Can you use the manual code? How many times did you reinstall it? What were the circumstances that lead to reaching the limit? Where did you download it? I got mine from the Ubi store.

10-28-08, 08:06 PM	#1
Syxx_Killer Admiral Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 2,387 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Does the add-on have install limits? I've seen this question mentioned before and also on the Ubi forums. I even responded to them saying it didn't (when some others thought it did) as I installed the add-on numerous times on my computer. However, I got to thinking and I think I may be off in my assumption. With the DRM fiasco with Spore and Red Alert 3 I'm not so sure anymore. The reason I don't think I hit any snags was because my computer never changed between those installs. If I were to reinstall Windows or change hardware and then reinstall the add-on, will I eventually hit an install limit? I burned the add-on to a CD-R I had laying around. I even copied the add-on off the CD-R and reinstalled using that copy when I had to reinstall the game. I'm wondering if I actually need to get the Gold Edition of the game or not. I did save the manual code that popped up when I bought the add-on months ago. Ever since installing that first time I have not had that pop-up appear in subsequent installs. I figure that if I reinstall Windows or something it may appear again and I can then use the manual code instead of needing to activate it online.

10-28-08, 09:33 PM	#2
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	Well ive only reinstalled the addon twice, i think if it is limited your know after the 3rd or 5th install. __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

10-29-08, 10:12 AM	#5
Hitman Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Spain Posts: 6,099 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 2	I have an image on a DVD from my C: disk with a clean install of Windows XP and basic software I use (Some requires on-line activation via internet) so I can do a clean re-install of everything each few months, and so far I have never stumbled upon any limits when reinstalling UBM, which I have done already 5 or 6 times. My hardware hasn't changed, and the software has been reinstalled from my clean back-up as already mentioned. IMO there is no reinstall limit. __________________ One day I will return to sea ...

10-29-08, 08:00 AM	#3
Syxx_Killer Admiral Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 2,387 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Did you install it twice on the same system without changing anything? That's my concern. I've installed many times on my computer, but like I said I didn't change anything between those installs.

10-29-08, 09:02 AM	#4
Fincuan Admiral Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Suomi, sauna, puukko, perkele Posts: 2,346 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	I've got three installs using the "copy to another place and use MultiSH4"-method, and no problems. I think I've also seen some people here have four or more installs, so there probably isn't a limit.

10-29-08, 02:16 PM	#6
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Wow you guys sure mess around with your installs alot :p Ive only re-installed SH4 one time and thats to make sure I had a 'clean' install when I added the Uboat 1.5.

10-30-08, 02:56 PM	#7
Boris Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 1,691 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	Yep, with the download version there's a limit, mine won't work anymore