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Pinetree 07-08-2008 19:07

Using registration CD on a new PC
 
I have a new computer using Windows Vista Home Premium, I cannot get my Telewest Broadband disc to load up on it to enable my cable Broadband to set up.
Has anyone any answers to enable this.
Thank you.

zing_deleted 07-08-2008 19:09

Re: Pintree
 
have you registered the modem on a different computer? if so just plug it in using ethernet and reboot the modem.

Halcyon 07-08-2008 19:14

Re: Pintree
 
:welcome: to the forums.

As David says, you don't need the registration disc if you have set up before at your property on a different computer.
Switch off modem. Plug into new computer, switch on modem and you should be fine.

sstainer 07-08-2008 19:19

Re: Using registration CD on a new PC
 
as before dont use usb method use ethernet simply turn off modem pc too power off, then power on modem then pc should work in theory

whydoIneedatech 07-08-2008 21:18

Re: Using registration CD on a new PC
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinetree (Post 34616701)
I have a new computer using Windows Vista Home Premium, I cannot get my Telewest Broadband disc to load up on it to enable my cable Broadband to set up.
Has anyone any answers to enable this.
Thank you.

The old Telewest disk is not compatible with Vista, nor is it required, all you need to do is connect your modem to the computer, power it up, switch on your computer and open a web page, then set your homepage.

USB will not work with Vista as you are unable to get the drivers off the CD due to the compatibility issues.

Pinetree 08-08-2008 09:46

Re: Using registration CD on a new PC
 
Pintree
Thank you all for your informative answers.

deed02392 09-08-2008 21:45

Re: Using registration CD on a new PC
 
Forget the disc, and definitely don't use the USB method. I forget the URI for the auto registration page without the disc, but someone here should know it by heart.

whydoIneedatech 09-08-2008 22:14

Re: Using registration CD on a new PC
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by deed02392 (Post 34618243)
Forget the disc, and definitely don't use the USB method. I forget the URI for the auto registration page without the disc, but someone here should know it by heart.

The Autoreg page no longer exists on the network.

The new page is http://act2.virginmedia.com/ for both EX-NTL and EX-Telewest customers, if you try to use the installation disk you will be redirected here.

deed02392 09-08-2008 22:22

Re: Using registration CD on a new PC
 
*Gasp!*

So the alternative to the installation disc is?

whydoIneedatech 09-08-2008 22:37

Re: Using registration CD on a new PC
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by deed02392 (Post 34618269)
*Gasp!*

So the alternative to the installation disc is?

http://act2.virginmedia.com/ :p:

deed02392 09-08-2008 22:43

Re: Using registration CD on a new PC
 
Oh right, so if you DON'T use the installation disc you will be redirected there? Sweet :)

I like your sig btw, I lol'd.

whydoIneedatech 09-08-2008 22:49

Re: Using registration CD on a new PC
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by deed02392 (Post 34618278)
Oh right, so if you DON'T use the installation disc you will be redirected there? Sweet :)

I like your sig btw, I lol'd.

No if you try the disk you will be redircted to the new activation site otherwise you just type it in or click that link.:sniper:

BenMcr 09-08-2008 23:34

Re: Using registration CD on a new PC
 
Official link is http://activation.virginmedia.com the other one may change at some point

deed02392 09-08-2008 23:50

Re: Using registration CD on a new PC
 
Acknowledged.

whydoIneedatech 10-08-2008 08:44

Re: Using registration CD on a new PC
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 34618310)
Official link is http://activation.virginmedia.com the other one may change at some point

Put that into your browser and as soon as you hit enter it changes to http://act2.virginmedia.com/ and goes to a blank page with Please click on this link to proceed with Broadband Activation... written on it, try it first before you correct me.;)


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