DVD-RB registration Data

[jonny_ftm]

Hi,
I had to reinstall my whole system from scratch. I didn't change any hardware, and drivers are same versions.
When reinstalling DVD-RB, system ID changed and it asked me for a new key. I got that key, no problem, but with this, my counter is decreased...
Anyway, I thought only hardware changes were considered. I often have to reinstall my system. If every XP reinstall needs new activation data...
Any more info please why it happens

[jdobbs]

It shouldn't be a problem. The counter is reset with every DVD-RB version. It is also reset occasionally just to make sure folks don't run into problems. Even if you did hit the limit it can be reset with a simple e-mail to dvd-rb@dvd-rb.com.

[jonny_ftm]

Many thanks, well, I don't install from scratch every month anyway :-)
But thought ID was hardware only dependent...

[jdobbs]

Reinstalling the O/S or reformatting the HD will also cause it to change.

[jonny_ftm]

I did both things. Many thanks for your answer

[cobo]

@jdobbs
I don't like to be morbid, but what happens when you die? Does that signal the eventual end for functioning versions of legitimate copies of RB Pro?

[jonny_ftm]

You're not morbid, it can happens to everyone. I hate activation because of such things, You neve own the program you "buy"
But for now, he's alive :-)

[jdobbs]

There is a non-registering version on my hard drive that has been "willed" to Rockas in the event that I should meet my maker. :scared:

I plan to live a whole lot longer than DVD-RB, though.

[Digga]

There is a non-registering version on my hard drive that has been "willed" to Rockas in the event that I should meet my maker. :scared:that's good to know.
I plan to live a whole lot longer than DVD-RB, though.that's even better :)