Getting a new computer... installation?

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So, I'm getting a new computer. Well, second hand, but new to me at least. Here's the question; will stardock allow me to install the game on another computer? Is it possible to uninstall the game from one computer and intall it on another? I'm a complete noob in these situations and would like any reccomendations.

 

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Reply #1 from Sins Forums Top
You can simply toss SDC on and install the game there. No need to first remove it from your other machine (you can even have it on both and play a LAN game, we don't mind).
Reply #2 from Sins Forums Top
(you can even have it on both and play a LAN game, we don't mind).
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They're cool that way. :)

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Reply #3 from Sins Forums Top
I have a similar Problem.
I like to install Sins to my Laptop. But it has no Internet Connection. And i only have the download Version.
Where do i get a Install Version, or what do i have to burn on a CD?
Reply #4 from Sins Forums Top
To get the download version of the game (or the patch for a retail copy) up and running on an offline machine:

Right click on the game in SDC, and choose Archive Application->Selected Application to pack it up without redownloading.

When the archive process finishes, you'll find the .sdc file(s) in C:\Program Files\Stardock\Stardock Central\BACKUP (this path is customizable in SDC's settings so it may vary). Copy the .sdc files along with the SDC installer to the portable media of your choice (CDR, DVDR, USB drive, etc).

On the other computer, install SDC, then double-click the .sdc archive files in explorer to unpack them.

If the other computer is not internet-connected, when you run the game you'll be prompted to activate. Enter the appropriate information and attempt to proceed; it will fail and offer you an option to activate by email. Copy the subject line and mail body it provides and get them back to the connected machine; email them off as directed, and follow the instructions in the reply to complete the activation process.