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G'day guys,

Just a quick question - I'm going nuts adjusting the traffic for loads of countries, downloading AI aircraft and printing AIPs!  Hours and hours of work!

The thought just hit me though - what if my 4th disc scratches and FS2K4 becomes useless?  Does MS allow a backup to be made?  Should I buy another copy of FS2K4 while I still can?

Thanks guys
Stew

I have a copy of FS, but I keep it safely inside both it's original box, and the sleeves it came in.  I downloaded the No CD crack for FS9, and use that instead of keeping the disk out where it can get damaged.

If I were you, I would do the same!

Although, a search of both this site and Flightsim.com has revealed that it isn't attainable at either one.  I'm fairly sure I got a copy from AVSim.  Unfortunately, it's still down.

[quote]I have a copy of FS, but I keep it safely inside both it's original box, and the sleeves it came in.

Yes, guys, I wasn't keen on doing anything illegal/pirating...

Was wondering if there was a legit way to do it...

I'll see if FS2K4 can still be bought in Aus

SimV does not advocate piracy of any kind. What you are talking about is considered piracy. Getting the "No CD Patch" is illegal.

If you purchased a copy legally, and use the file for protection of your investment, its not piracy.


A little common sense tells us that.

Sorry guys - I didn't want to start an argument over the legality/illegality of things...just wanted to keep flying the friendly skies for as long as possible!

I found a copy for AUD$50 - so will keep that as my 'backup' copy!

Cheers
Stew

SimV does not advocate piracy of any kind. What you are talking about is considered piracy. Getting the "No CD Patch" is illegal.

If you purchased a copy legally, and use the file for protection of your investment, its not piracy.


A little common sense tells us that.

In Microsoft's eyes, you are damaging THEIR creation, and not running it the way THEY intended it to run.

as to a backup copy, you might want to contact MICROSOFT (though i doubt you will get anyone with the round of layoffs they had) and ask them what you or they could do about getting you an extra 4th disk at a discounted rate.

can you not burn your own copy?

you can COPY disks 1-3, but Disk 4 (the one you NEED to run the simulator) is Copy Protected from Microsoft.