Topic: Two things

[madmatt911]

first. how can i access my hotmail and aol accounts from outlook express?

second. is it possible to "clone" my sisters copy of windows me (OS system files) onto a cd so i can use it on my pc? if so how do i go about doing that?

[Simon]

First: Yes, just go to Tools > Accounts, click New, and put in your details.  If you put a Hotmail address in, it will come up as a Hotmail HTTP account at the next part of the set up.  Not sure if it will work with AOL though.  

Second: Unfortunately, what you are asking amounts to pirating a version of Windows, and we can't discuss that here.  Sorry.  

[greenking]

But theoretically it is possible  

[madmatt911]

i would if it wasnt pirating. thanks/anyway

[Simon]

I don't think you can just transfer an operating system from one machine to another.  You would need an installation disc and a product key (licence).  If you have the CD, there may be places on the Internet where you could obtain a product key.  That's all we can really say.  

[ketamininja]

If your PC died, and you had to get a new one, then you could technically use the same Windows product and key, because it wont be being used on the other PC

The same applies to MOST programs, but Windows especially: you MUST install from the CD, it cannot be cloned.

Other programs MUST be installed to work properly, and not just copied across (this applies to at least 80% of programs). The install will not only put the files/folders in the directories, but also add many lines to the Windows Registry (database) and may have to interact with hardware.... INSTALLS ARE IMPORTANT!