Multiple users, same computer

tward13 · 11-13-2004, 11:04 PM

I have a registed, licensed copy of the game on my home PC. We use separate user logins for each family member. When my son tries to start the game from his login it comes up as an unlicensed copy and we get a run time error.

Is there a way around this?

statfreak · 11-14-2004, 12:44 AM

That's weird... I tried starting the game logged in as my wife and the game started just fine, even though it did not show the order ID or the game as being registered.

I'm assuming you son is not set up as an administrator.

I'm not very proficient with XP, but is there a way to "copy" the e-License folder to his control panel? Or, allow access to the folder (I'm assuming the game was installed and licensed under your login name)?

tward13 · 11-14-2004, 09:35 AM

It was installed an licensed under my ID.

I had to reinstall and add the license after having my hard drive cleared and the op system reinstalled.

He was not set up on the pc when I redid everything. I just added him as a user last night.

I wonder if things are confused with the licenses since I had different folders with different version of the game - 6.03, 6.10, 6.11
Had to do this because of different online leagues running different versions. Now all are on 6.11

Would it be better to do a new install of the game, 6.11? Can I just enter my license info at the screen where it asks for payment? Since he's set up now maybe there would be no access issue.

tward13 · 11-14-2004, 10:15 PM

I tried downloading and reinstalling the game. Comes up ok for me with the license. When I login as my son it shows no license and the game fails if I try to open a league.

disposableheros · 11-15-2004, 01:23 AM

not much of a computer guy, but i notice a folder labeled "shared programs" in my c drive directory. try that, maybe?

markwookungfu · 11-15-2004, 06:04 AM

And what about multiple computers, same user?

disposableheros · 11-15-2004, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markwookungfu

And what about multiple computers, same user?

the game comes with 2 licenses

tward13 · 11-16-2004, 03:38 PM

So that helps with his question.

Any ideas for me?

jmm8356 · 11-16-2004, 03:45 PM

This is for Windows XP, right? If your son's login is administrator-level, you could try doing a separate install under his account and using your second license on his copy.

If he doesn't have administrator privledges, I think you'll have a hard time making it work. I can't even get a stupid little game like Need For Speed 3 to run out of a different administrator account than the one I installed it with, unless I "Run As" the original account.

disposableheros · 11-16-2004, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tward13

So that helps with his question.

Any ideas for me?

gave my only guess in post #5

tward13 · 11-17-2004, 02:28 PM

It is XP and I don't believe he's set-up as an admin.

I didn't have this problem before I reinstalled everything.

statfreak · 11-18-2004, 10:01 PM

Alright, I did a quick test. I created a limited account. Logged in, OOTP6 crashed when loading league. This is because a limited account user does not have read/write access to all files.

I then logged back in as myself (an administrator) and moved the entire OOTP6 folder to the Shared Documents folder (if you open my computer, it's in the Other Places menu). After the move was completed, I logged back in to my limited account user. Was able to run OOTP6 without problem. Simmed a couple days, everything worked great.

So, tward13 you have two options. Go to your control panel --> Users and make your son's account an administrator, or go to My Computer, browse to your ootp6 directory and move the OOTP6 folder to the Shared Documents folder. You will need to reset your shortcuts after the move (on your desktop and in the start menu).

If that doesn't work, I'm not sure what to tell you. I just know that it worked for me.

disposableheros · 11-19-2004, 01:36 AM

thanks for the validation freak

11-13-2004, 11:04 PM	#1
tward13 All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,964	Multiple users, same computer I have a registed, licensed copy of the game on my home PC. We use separate user logins for each family member. When my son tries to start the game from his login it comes up as an unlicensed copy and we get a run time error. Is there a way around this?

11-14-2004, 12:44 AM	#2
statfreak Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 2,434	That's weird... I tried starting the game logged in as my wife and the game started just fine, even though it did not show the order ID or the game as being registered. I'm assuming you son is not set up as an administrator. I'm not very proficient with XP, but is there a way to "copy" the e-License folder to his control panel? Or, allow access to the folder (I'm assuming the game was installed and licensed under your login name)? __________________ Roll out the barrel!

11-16-2004, 03:45 PM	#9
jmm8356 All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lafayette IN (by way of Tonawanda NY) Posts: 1,673	This is for Windows XP, right? If your son's login is administrator-level, you could try doing a separate install under his account and using your second license on his copy. If he doesn't have administrator privledges, I think you'll have a hard time making it work. I can't even get a stupid little game like Need For Speed 3 to run out of a different administrator account than the one I installed it with, unless I "Run As" the original account. __________________ Jeremy from Tonawanda --- Go Cubbies! --- Unofficial Theta Tester(tm) "Oh, we got both kinds. We got country and western!" From OOTP 6: Designated for Assignment FAQ (Includes both problems and solutions! Ooooo! )

11-18-2004, 10:01 PM	#12
statfreak Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 2,434	Alright, I did a quick test. I created a limited account. Logged in, OOTP6 crashed when loading league. This is because a limited account user does not have read/write access to all files. I then logged back in as myself (an administrator) and moved the entire OOTP6 folder to the Shared Documents folder (if you open my computer, it's in the Other Places menu). After the move was completed, I logged back in to my limited account user. Was able to run OOTP6 without problem. Simmed a couple days, everything worked great. So, tward13 you have two options. Go to your control panel --> Users and make your son's account an administrator, or go to My Computer, browse to your ootp6 directory and move the OOTP6 folder to the Shared Documents folder. You will need to reset your shortcuts after the move (on your desktop and in the start menu). If that doesn't work, I'm not sure what to tell you. I just know that it worked for me. __________________ Roll out the barrel!

11-14-2004, 09:35 AM	#3
tward13 All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,964	It was installed an licensed under my ID. I had to reinstall and add the license after having my hard drive cleared and the op system reinstalled. He was not set up on the pc when I redid everything. I just added him as a user last night. I wonder if things are confused with the licenses since I had different folders with different version of the game - 6.03, 6.10, 6.11 Had to do this because of different online leagues running different versions. Now all are on 6.11 Would it be better to do a new install of the game, 6.11? Can I just enter my license info at the screen where it asks for payment? Since he's set up now maybe there would be no access issue.

11-14-2004, 10:15 PM	#4
tward13 All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,964	I tried downloading and reinstalling the game. Comes up ok for me with the license. When I login as my son it shows no license and the game fails if I try to open a league.

11-15-2004, 01:23 AM	#5
disposableheros Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 4,332	not much of a computer guy, but i notice a folder labeled "shared programs" in my c drive directory. try that, maybe? __________________ 2 Wild Cards, 11 Division Champs, 4 League Champs, 3 World Champs, and 3 Best GM awards Baseball Maelstrom - New York Mets - 180-149 .547 Corporate League Baseball - Coke Buzz - 889-649 .578 Western Hemisphere Baseball League - Santiago Saints - 672-793 .459 Record - 2428-2271 .517

11-15-2004, 06:04 AM	#6
markwookungfu Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: chicago Posts: 70	And what about multiple computers, same user?

11-16-2004, 03:38 PM	#8
tward13 All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,964	So that helps with his question. Any ideas for me?

11-17-2004, 02:28 PM	#11
tward13 All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,964	It is XP and I don't believe he's set-up as an admin. I didn't have this problem before I reinstalled everything.

11-19-2004, 01:36 AM	#13
disposableheros Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 4,332	thanks for the validation freak