I'm sorry, I don't know how my post got copied over and over again! Is there somebody there that can delete all the other ones, please?

Thank you!

I do not see any issue with what you are planning on doing as you have discussed above.

That's great to hear, thank you Hankers! So to clarify, that means that I can install my stardock software for my use only and when he signs in, he'll just see the Windows XP setup?

crap

i knew when my browser hung, it was gonna double post

if all is unloaded on his side and until he clicks: start > all programs > stardock

on the other hand since it would only be while visiting from school, seems it would no different than a guest account - which should be okay cuz if he decides he likes it he can bug you to buy him his own subscription

Thanks Bichur!

I'm confused by this question. Are you asking about software on a single computer but with multiple accounts on it? If so, why would this be a problem? Isn't the software suppose to work on the computer it's on, regardless of the accounts on it? Or is it possible to force someone to use a software on an account basis? How can the licensing be limited by the accounts on a PC? It's not like the accounts are making it more then one PC, you can't have more than one account open at the same time anyways, can you? I find this a rather unusual question which is why I am confused.

Sorry to confuse, I was trying to keep it short...

I'm into customizing my desktop and I use a laptop which has the software on it.

My son is not into customization - only gaming. He is away at school now with a new desktop (and laptop) and his old desktop is home with me.

I plan on taking over his desktop and will put the software on it which I know is okay for licensing because only one person would be using a machine at a time.

But my son will be coming home some weekends and holidays and I wanted to know if it was breaking the license agreement because both systems would be on at the same time (that was one question).

My other question was if I could install the software on the desktop but only for one user (me) and for it not to be available or set up for other users (my son). I want him to be able to click on his name and have it look exactly the way he left it (ugly XP with hundreds of icons on the desktop -ugh - but that's the way he likes it!). And I want to click on my name and have it set up with windowblinds, cursorfx, objectdock, etc.

Hope that is clearer.

OK, I got it this time. Thank you for explaining. however I don't see why this would be an issue. If Stardock allows the software to be on more than one PC so long as they are yours, why would induvidual accounts on the PC's themselves be a problem and why would it be a big deal for both to be in use at the same time. I have it on both my PCs which we use all the time at the same time. If this is wrong i would like to know although I can't see how it would be. Not like I am pirating the software with other people outside my house.

I like this question of yours and would like more infor from Stardock on this.

Taken from Stardock's FAQ's -

Q:  I have a laptop and a desktop. Can I install the software on multiple machines?

A:  Yes, to a point. Only 1 copy of the product can be used at once per license. But if you want to have it on both home and work or install it on the road that is not only allowed but recommended. As long as only one copy is actively in use (someone sitting at the computer) at any one time, you are covered.

Those are the (official) terms of service (TOS) for Stardock's products.

As I responded earlier, I don't see any issue with what karmat is suggesting he will be doing.

Stardock FAQ'S

Thanks Hankers. Maybe I should read the rules more thoroughly next time. I have been breaking them all this time without even knowing it. I hope Stardock does not take any action against me for this.

I am curious though. Why such a rule? It would be kinda difficult to keep one computer off while using another one when the point of having more than one was to be able to use more than one at the same time. Forgive my ignorance and my questioning of the rules. I am simply very curious on how do these rules come about. Helps to avoid breaking them in the future. or maybe I am understanding all this wrong.

When you say one copy, do you mean, say Windowblinds, Objectdock or IP running or do you mean Impulse? Thanks again for explaining. One can never learn if one does not ask what one does not understand fully.

Windowblinds, Objectdock or IP or DesktopX, etc

Alot of software come with a '1 computer only' license - stardock understands more than a few have at least a pc and a lap (if they didn't get it they wouldn't have come up with multiplicity )

It's a way of saying, it's okay to install on both - and a way of saying but you can't install it on every computer you might happpen to sit down and use during the course of a month

The software (ObjectDesktop programs) is an individual license that is sold to (you guessed it ... an individual).  The idea allowing an installation on a laptop and a desktop is for that individual that has both to be able to use the product(s) when he/she is not at the main desktop (such as when at work or on vacation, etc.)

Many software companies have what they call "Family Pack" where they sell a number of licenses at a reduced rate. This allows several family members to install the software on several computers and have them in use at the same time.  These licenses are limited to the number purchased in the 'Family Pack'.

Impulse is a free product and is not governed by the same TOS.

I don't believe Stardock will take any action against you but if you hear a knock at your door .......  

The wording actually states "not typically in use at the same time".  The provision is there so that you don't have to buy multiple copies if you have multiple machines.  If you were to install on 3 machines that are yours it would still be fine as far as we're concerned (although hitting the activation limits may be easier if you reinstall a lot).  The provision it to prevent you from buying a copy for you and your friend, and sharing the license.

Thanks for clarification of the rules, appreciate it. So, do I just install Impulse on the desktop and install my registered software that way?

Does anybody have an answer to this one?