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How did you get a "legitimate" copy of ANY depot CPS? Real depot CPS requires a depot key (which I doubt you have), the versions floating around are hacks that don't require the HW key.
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The only "legitimate" copies of any depot CPS would be in an MSI owned or contracted service facility or "depot". Anything else is just pirated software. Like a Windows product key, if it didn't come from Microsoft, it isn't legit. Yeah, we all know it's "out there" but it is what it is: piracy.
OK, both softwares were originally owned by a county service shop. Yes, I had the key.
Yes, both CPS and Depot co installed and work nicely.
Just guessing Depot 20.01 is pirated, it source is unknown, just happens to be in my stockpile.
I chose to update because if I uninstall Depot, that legit version may be lost, and I don't trust pirate software.
Yes, both CPS and Depot co installed and work nicely.
Just guessing Depot 20.01 is pirated, it source is unknown, just happens to be in my stockpile.
I chose to update because if I uninstall Depot, that legit version may be lost, and I don't trust pirate software.
These do have different path folders.
Sure. I presume this purchased from Motorola makes it legit.
I would guess the depot is pirated, and the R version also. Depot CPS is internal to MSI and the HW key (same HW as an ASK) expires, is assigned to a specific employee and not given to "shops", so I highly doubt the "county service shop" had one.
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