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Old 23-05-2008, 18:18   #1
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Can Virgin Media Broadband be installed without user CD?

When I first installed virgin broadband, I used the CD that came with the package to install it. It goes through the whole process of where it identifies you PC etc. and step by step process.

I am going to format my HDD tomorrow so will I need to use the CD again when reinstalling broadband on the new HDD?

Will I need to enter a PIN number again when installing broadband (I don't actually have those details)?
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Old 23-05-2008, 18:21   #2
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Re: Can Virgin Media Broadband be installed without user CD?

The initial install registers the modem and possibly your PC's MAC (PC Mac's though these days I don;t think are registered unlike in the distant past) All you have to do is either set your PC to get an auto IP or if you use USB install the drivers, there should be no need to register again.

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Old 23-05-2008, 18:43   #3
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Re: Can Virgin Media Broadband be installed without user CD?

do I need PIN though as according to technical support they are saying I dont need to enter PIN again but some ppl say I do?

do i need username/password though?
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Old 23-05-2008, 18:55   #4
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Re: Can Virgin Media Broadband be installed without user CD?

just connect to NIC and go, don't recomment using USB
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Re: Can Virgin Media Broadband be installed without user CD?

No username/password/PIN as the connection to your modem is already set up...al you need is the connection from PC to modem and that's just simple USB/drivers or NIC/DHCP.

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Old 23-05-2008, 22:40   #6
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Re: Can Virgin Media Broadband be installed without user CD?

In my experience using re-installs of Vista and Linux .. it's all automatic!

In fact I don't recall ever using a CD supplied by Virgin ...
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Old 23-05-2008, 22:43   #7
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Re: Can Virgin Media Broadband be installed without user CD?

The CD has its uses.

As a coaster.
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Old 23-05-2008, 22:48   #8
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Re: Can Virgin Media Broadband be installed without user CD?

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The CD has its uses.

As a coaster.
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hmmm, and here's me trying to put air-gun pellets throught the centre hole without breaking it

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Old 23-05-2008, 22:52   #9
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Try a Hairdryer heat it up and shape it into a flower pot.
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I use it to throw at the zombies and pretend I am in shaun of the dead
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Re: Can Virgin Media Broadband be installed without user CD?

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When I first installed virgin broadband, I used the CD that came with the package to install it. It goes through the whole process of where it identifies you PC etc. and step by step process.

I am going to format my HDD tomorrow so will I need to use the CD again when reinstalling broadband on the new HDD?

Will I need to enter a PIN number again when installing broadband (I don't actually have those details)?

All you need to do is connect your modem to your ethernet card if using wires then your good to go, just make sure you install your motherboards ethernet drivers or else it wont work.

Fore wireless, well..install the drivers, and connect simple.
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Old 26-05-2008, 09:24   #12
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Re: Can Virgin Media Broadband be installed without user CD?

i tried to use the cd i was given but it keeps asking for my id and pass but never accepts it when entered so just left it im still getting vm web site and my 20 meg so not messing.
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