Memorized serial numbers

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How many serial keys do remember?

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ReDucTor
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Memorized serial numbers

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How many people, can remember their work or home installation serial keys for software?

I can resite off the top of my head my works Office and Windows XP serial keys. Is that normal?

I know a few people which can resite the Windows XP leaked/pirated cd key from LAN parties I use to go to.
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Josh1billion
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Post by Josh1billion »

Hmm.. I can't remember any. :)
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Post by Charles256 »

Edit: I know a cd key that used to circulate for windows xp pro off the top of my head... I legally own and use windows vista though for the record so no false accusations please. :-D
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Post by s.dot »

I keep my purchased software in folders with their name as the folder name. .exe and other files inside the folder. txt file with the serial number.

Just in case I have to do clean installs. I hate dealing with support for software.

That said, I don't memorize any of them.
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Post by Charles256 »

As for software that I need to reinstall I keep all of my discs in their original boxes right beside my computer lined up in beautiful fashion.. : stops to admire them :
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Re: Memorized serial numbers

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ReDucTor wrote:I can resite off the top of my head my works Office and Windows XP serial keys. Is that normal?
As long as you know exactly what a pint of milk costs, you're fine. If not, chances are the evil empire has it's tentacles wrapped around you and turned you into a drone.
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Post by ReDucTor »

I know a loaf of bread costs $1, as for milk, I dont buy it often.
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Say, what was that slithering thing around your neck there? Or did I just imagine it ;)
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Post by RobertGonzalez »

I can barely remember my name anymore, let alone a friggin enormous number like a serial. You might think of selling your services to circuses though. I mean if this PHP thing doesn't work out for you, you know?
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Post by mrkite »

I use linux. I don't know any serial keys.
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Post by vigge89 »

Almost one, the Windows XP key I've used almost 20 times the last month (hard drive crashed, partition tables breaking down, BSODs, you name it).
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Post by matthijs »

Everah wrote:I can barely remember my name anymore, let alone a friggin enormous number like a serial. You might think of selling your services to circuses though. I mean if this PHP thing doesn't work out for you, you know?
:)

My name is still ok. It's my birthday and age I keep forgetting.

But remembering serials? Are you (the topic starter) serious? If there's one at all, copy-paste once for registration, never repeat.
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Post by maliskoleather »

scottayy wrote:I keep my purchased software in folders with their name as the folder name. .exe and other files inside the folder. txt file with the serial number.

Just in case I have to do clean installs. I hate dealing with support for software.

That said, I don't memorize any of them.
same here
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Post by feyd »

I have the unfortunate talent of remembering all serial numbers I've pretty much ever had to enter, plus all phone numbers (excluding one time calls), addresses, credit cards, social security numbers I've encountered.
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