Can connect to 1 secondary, but not a second, please help

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Hi,

I just installed Multiplicity today and its great but I already have an issue.

My primary is a Vista X64 Beta 2
Secondary #1 is a Windows XP SP2
Secondary #2 is a windows 2000 SP4

I can connect to either of those but I can't configure Multiplicity to have them both connected (one on right side, one on left... is it possible to also have up montiors ?) Am I mising something ? When I select the left to be the #1, and then the right to be the #2, the #1 on the left disapears automatically, and vice-and-versa.

Any help at this point would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Chris
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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top
OK I found the answer to that one, apparently I need the Pro version for this... I wonder why the Pro version wasn't bundled with Thinkdesk though... when I purchased (at the very moment thinkdesk got advertised), I didn't remember any mention of a 2 pcs only limitation... was this added after ?

Thanks,
Chris
Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top
From what I've read of the description of the standard version you can connect to two secondaries, but that being said I'm having the same problem and can only connect to one secondary at a time.

If you check out this link[link="https://www.stardock.com/products/multiplicity/infoguide.asp"]https://www.stardock.com/products/multiplicity/infoguide.asp">Link

It says

"Imagine the power of three computers, seamlessly interacting as one computer - all at your fingertips controlled by a single keyboard/mouse.. Imagine no more, its Multiplicity!"

It also says..

Control - This is the ultimate application for putting you in control. Whether it be with two, or three computers, the fact that with Multiplicity you can interact with them as they are one and seamlessly move between them - is an important breakthrough in computing! Best of all, the pro version allows full clipboard and file drag and drop sharing between computers!

Power - Imagine being able to work in a word processor, completing a proposal for your company on one PC, play a deep strategy game on a second PC, and chat with a friend/surf the web on the third - sounds powerful doesn't it? Multiplicity is about power, and putting the power of your desktop within a single keyboard and mouse.


So by that it should work with 3 computers.

Now if somebody knows otherwise or knows how to correct this problem I'd be interested to hear it.
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

The non pro version of Multiplicity will only allow you to connect to one secondary PC.  This restriction has always been in the non pro version.

The pro version allows you to connect to upto 6 secondary PCs.

https://www.stardock.com/products/multiplicity/purchase.asp

Please note that the 'control 2 pcs' bit includes the primary.  So you can control 2 pcs (the primary & the secondary) from the one keyboard & mouse.

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top
Ok well wish they had been clearer on that. So next question it says int he FAQ

Q: If I buy the standard version of Multiplicity, can I upgrade to the Pro version later?
A: Absolutely! But the cost to upgrade to the Pro version is slightly higher than if you had purchased the Pro version initially.


I don't see a we b option for that, do you have to call them?
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I would mail sales@stardock.com who should be able to help with that.