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Does anyone know of a way to run multiple instances of MS on the same
computer? I'm using a 4-monitor setup, and while I can drag the MS
window across the screens on the virtual desktop, it becomes very
unwieldy and clunky - I'd rather load 2 or 3 copies of MS and
essentially run them independently on different monitors.
Yes,
I've considered the implications of multiple copies of MS accessing the
same databases and saved charts, but aside from that is it even
possible? I'm using MS9.1EOD under WinXP Pro on a 3.8GHz P4 with 3GB
RAM and WD Raptor drives in RAID 0, so I shouldn't have any horsepower
problems.
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"Haven't figured out a way to get around MS's insistence on only running once."
It's a violation of the EULA. You can search the forum for previous discussions on this topic.
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Hi PTJim,
I think I have the idea back in one year ago, that seems working as at least one person tried it and expressed it worked, but I am not a computer expert to mark it working..... if you can execute it, please let me know how to implement it.
http://forum.equis.com/forums/thread/7093.aspx
Cheers!
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Ok, Storkbite, thanks. But since MS's display arrangement just sucks on a multi-monitor setup I'm going to have to keep working away on it on my own to fix it. Instead of increasing the squeeze on their customers (e.g. v10's restrictions), Equis ought to be a bit embarrassed by not being up to speed with increasing penetration of multimonitor setups and get to work improving their desktop. Try opening MS on a 2, 3 or 4-monitor setup, then hit the Maximize button and see what happens . . . . . . .
And Gary, thanks for the insights; I'll see what I can figure out.
Frankly, EULAs aren't the highest priority in my mind when I'm trying to improve the functionality and intuitive usefulness of hardware and software I've paid for.
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As long as you don't upgrade to 10.x, you can use www.vmware.com, but you'll have to install the OS multiple times. Basically, you're running multiple PCs-within-a-PC (virtual machines).
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That's my preliminary conclusion as well; haven't figured out a better way but haven't had enough time to really dig into the problem. A quick look at VMware's website shows a number of high-end options; do they offer a "home game" version for simple implementations?
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