Genealogy Chat

Bought the BIVRI ed 2 about six weeks ago, which I havent installed yet, as I need to purchase a new power pack for my computer and want to make sure it's up and running correctly before I do instal..................I have noticed from briefly reading the instructions, that it can only be installed on one computer! Is there a reason for this....or is it purely to do with the conditions of sale? Jen

Hi Jen, I would think it is a condition of sale, I would think it could phiscally be installed onto more than one computer. Keith

Really Keith................ Better go off and read it properly then, if that's the case, I could have been using it on DIL's computer by now. I thought it was unusual to stipulate this but am still sure that's what I read. I'll check it out properly tomorrow. Thanks Keith. Jen

Although I say it could be installed onto another computer, you may find if you do you are in breach of copyright by doing so. Check the conditions carefully. Keith

Forgot to mention............ Am I a wimp lol!...........think others do it? How would they know.............? It would still be a family computer. Jen

OK will do Keith..............thanks again, can't afford to get sued lol! Jen

Sheila What was the problem? I installed it OK but I can't change disks without closing the application first. You could always try selling it on Ebay. I've seen it go for a lot more than purchase price there! Or someone here might like it.

John, I've heard other members mention the problem with the disc's, is it really that much hassle? Do you think they have been worth it?........silly question really, probably worth more to some than others depending on how much info you can glean from it. Jen

It would definitely be possible to install it on more than one computer - so it must be something to do with their conditions of sale. It is sometimes a bit tiresome as you have to keep changing the discs - but if you get results you will certainly find it worthwhile in the end. Personally I think it is excellent value for money.

I have ony just logged on, so have come late to this thread. I think you will find that this means you can only install it on one computer at a time, this is a standard condition of sale with most software. After running it on my old PC from the time of release, I had no problem in installing on my new PC when I upgraded a few months ago. Jennifer

Thankyou Elaine & Jennifer for your responses. I am straining at the bit to use it and see what it holds for me lol! I was just a little worried about installing it on DIL's laptop to use, as it will still only be for our benefit. Good to know that I can transfer it to my laptop...........I am presuming that as long as the registration stays in my name, then I will be fine? Jen

I have successfully installed it on to 3 different computers (all mine I might add - upgraded machines each time)

That's good to know Elaine and if I get some good info from it as you suggest, it will have been worth it. Jen