2008 NEC CD-ROM (first version)

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ibew441dc

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I have a 2008 NEC CD-ROM (authentic copy) that does not allow me to highlight, make new book marks, ect(but it does let me copy and paste). I am aware that there is a newer version that allows the user to highlight, bookmark, ect.

On my version it says that a security password is required??? Is that the same on the newer version. I have made attempts to contact the NFPA but have had little response....besides they will probably say to buy the new version.

If anyone else is familiar with what I am talking about and can offer some assistance, it would be greatly appreciated.
 
480sparky said:
Same here. I don't need a password as it's registered.
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Mine is registered also. Downloadable twice. I had to punch in all the serial number stuff, and install it with a set up wizard ect.

I got this copy off of EBAY, cause I thought it was a steal for $40 bucks. It contains the entire NEC, a bookmarked table on contents, and search feature, but requires a password to use custom bookmark/highlight features.

That's probably why it was only 40 bucks.....When the 08 NEC CD-Rom first came out was it less expensive than it is now???
 
480sparky said:
Not bootleg. Just already registered and can't be any more.

Bootleg ones are the ones for ten bucks and you get a pdf file emailed to you.
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Ive got the NEC CD register on two computers and the PDF version....

Just as a side note I use the PDF version about 95% of the time....

The Cd version is difficult to work with and frustrating with the registration crap. One of the computers I had it on bit the dust and I had to call the phone number on the CD to explain the situation that my old computer bit the dust..... a lot of argueing ang poor customer service but I finally pestered them enough to give me one more chance at registering....

Needless to say I won't be getting the '11 version on Cd I'll just wait until someone makes a PDF of it............................................:cool:
 
480sparky said:
Not bootleg. Just already registered and can't be any more.

Bootleg ones are the ones for ten bucks and you get a pdf file emailed to you.
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If it has already been used twice....why would it allow me to install it and use it on my computer? I'm not sure how all that stuff works....but I thought that after 2 then thats it??
 
Twoskinsoneman said:
Ive got the NEC CD register on two computers and the PDF version....

Just as a side note I use the PDF version about 95% of the time....

The Cd version is difficult to work with and frustrating with the registration crap. One of the computers I had it on bit the dust and I had to call the phone number on the CD to explain the situation that my old computer bit the dust..... a lot of argueing ang poor customer service but I finally pestered them enough to give me one more chance at registering....

Needless to say I won't be getting the '11 version on Cd I'll just wait until someone makes a PDF of it............................................:cool:
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mine is a PDF version.....??? is the other one not a PDF??
 
ibew441dc said:
mine is a PDF version.....??? is the other one not a PDF??
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No. If it doesn't open with Folio Views, you got a simple pdf copy. Here's a screen shot of the real deal:

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Another way to tell if it's home-brewed is the printing on the CD. If it's a label/sticker, it's fake.


Here's a screen shot of the pdf:

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ibew441dc said:
This is what I got....

http://cgi.ebay.com/National-Electrical-Code-2008-by-Nfpa_W0QQitemZ250422909366QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Nonfiction_Book?hash=item3a4e5e59b6&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50
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I'd say you were taken for forty bucks.
 
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480sparky said:
No. Looks like you got taken for forty bucks. If it doesn't open with Folio Views, you got a simple pdf copy. Here's a screen shot of the real deal:

Another way to tell if it's home-brewed is the printing on the CD. If it's a label/sticker, it's fake.
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I agree entirely about the fake part, and getting taken for 40 bucks.....but why/how would it require serial numbers and all that stuff?
 
480sparky said:
No. Looks like you got taken for forty bucks. If it doesn't open with Folio Views, you got a simple pdf copy. Here's a screen shot of the real deal:
Another way to tell if it's home-brewed is the printing on the CD. If it's a label/sticker, it's fake.
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You could consider yourself taken for forty buck or think of it that you saved 120 bucks not buying the "non-fake" that won't give you hardly anything more than the PDF version...

In fact I've heard rumor that certain generous folk on this very forum will email you a PDF of the 08 NEC for free........
 
ibew441dc said:
I agree entirely about the fake part, and getting taken for 40 bucks.....but why/how would it require serial numbers and all that stuff?
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Asking for a serial number and 'registering' it is all fake. All the setup program did is install the pdf on your desktop.

ibew441dc said:
The PDF you show is exactly what I have.
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Is the label of the CD a sticker, or is it silk screened? Stickers are a sure sign it's fake.
 
Twoskinsoneman said:
You could consider yourself taken for forty buck or think of it that you saved 120 bucks not buying the "non-fake" that won't give you hardly anything more than the PDF version...

In fact I've heard rumor that certain generous folk on this very forum will email you a PDF of the 08 NEC for free........
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I have it....I just want to put my own book marks and highlight ect.
 
480sparky said:
Only the Folio View version (legit) can do that, unless you can crack the password to edit the .pdf file you have.
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I should have known better:roll:.......You get what you paid for. I really like how necplus.org is set up but I hate having to log on every time......guess I'll have to get the right one;)
 
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