Metal Faust · Apr 07, 2006, 09:53 PM // 21:53

I was wondering if, in order to install Guild Wars on a different computer, I would need to uninstall it from my computer. Reason being is that I'm going back home for a few days and I wanted to be able to play GW there, since there is very little to do back home. Thanks.

Lord Iowerth · Apr 07, 2006, 10:01 PM // 22:01

No, you can download and install the client on any computer you wish (or even from the CD) and use your same account.

The CD-Key you entered when you made your account is tied to your email address/profile, not to your specific computer.

I use my laptop and my desktop sometimes ... not at the same time, obviously, unless my one account wants to run my other somewhere

If you only have one account, disregard the previous sentence.

Happy GW'ing!

Maria The Princess · Apr 07, 2006, 10:14 PM // 22:14

since its suppoted at 100% online al you need to do is downloading client download, tye account name + password. what you keep on your pc from the game is ONLY maps, rest is stored online, so no diffrece from where you log in. as long as you loged in only once.

Haggard · Apr 08, 2006, 02:27 AM // 02:27

If you're forced into staying at your Gran's for a weekend, and they have a good computer (Ok, not likely, but for the purposes of this example), you can simply download the Client from the net (I think you can actually get it off the downloads section on Guru), and run your account from there.

eightyfour-onesevenfive · Apr 08, 2006, 07:31 AM // 07:31

See also Download Client on the official homepage.

On a side note, you don't even need to install the game properly. It is possible to copy the installation folder onto, say, a mobile HDD (via USB or Firewire) and just hook that one up to any other computer. When you start GW from that drive, it will be a little confused at first and you'll have to confirm once that you want to start it from it's current location, but then it'll run just fine.

arcady · May 22, 2006, 08:11 PM // 20:11

I suppose a followup question to this is:

Can I use my account on the computer of someone else who has guild wars without accidentally merging the two accounts? Can I activate a brand new account on that someone else's computer, and then go home and install the game on my computer and then use my account without damage to either mine or theirs?

Ninna · May 22, 2006, 09:44 PM // 21:44

better link for download
http://guildwars.com/support/downloadclient/

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Originally Posted by arcady

Can I use my account on the computer of someone else who has guild wars without accidentally merging the two accounts?

Can I activate a brand new account on that someone else's computer, and then go home and install the game on my computer and then use my account without damage to either mine or theirs?

yes and yes

Snograt · May 22, 2006, 10:21 PM // 22:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by arcady

I suppose a followup question to this is:

Can I use my account on the computer of someone else who has guild wars without accidentally merging the two accounts? Can I activate a brand new account on that someone else's computer, and then go home and install the game on my computer and then use my account without damage to either mine or theirs?

Yes, but I wouldn't use the "remember me..." part of the logon!

TimberOwl · May 23, 2006, 08:43 AM // 08:43

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Originally Posted by eightyfour-onesevenfive

See also Download Client on the official homepage.

On a side note, you don't even need to install the game properly. It is possible to copy the installation folder onto, say, a mobile HDD (via USB or Firewire) and just hook that one up to any other computer. When you start GW from that drive, it will be a little confused at first and you'll have to confirm once that you want to start it from it's current location, but then it'll run just fine.

Hehe, i youve given me an idea. So, if i copied my GW Folder from My programs into a Mobile HDD, would i be able to play anywhere without installing? or would it leave files on the computer?

Not sure if this would work on a computer where im not admin, hope so.... >< GW at college ftw!

Kaguya · May 23, 2006, 11:34 AM // 11:34

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Originally Posted by Snograt

Yes, but I wouldn't use the "remember me..." part of the logon!

'Remember me' doesn't remember the password, and there's high chance the other computer's owner knows your email address anyways.

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Originally Posted by TimberOwl

Hehe, i youve given me an idea. So, if i copied my GW Folder from My programs into a Mobile HDD, would i be able to play anywhere without installing? or would it leave files on the computer?

Not sure if this would work on a computer where im not admin, hope so.... >< GW at college ftw!

You just need the GW.exe + GW.dat, running GW first time on another computer sets up some stuff onto your registry. Should work, but that depends bit on how tight the security on the college computers is. I know in my school where I am the student network administrator it isn't possible

I created a normal user account without administrator rights, with GW installed in a directory with read-write access to everyone, and GW works just fine. So unless your college has tighter security than normal, you should be okay. There also is possible firewall problems, if GW can connect to the server even if you manage to start it up. Only one way to find out...

Apr 07, 2006, 09:53 PM // 21:53	#1
Metal Faust Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2006 Profession: E/Me	Installing on two separate computers. I was wondering if, in order to install Guild Wars on a different computer, I would need to uninstall it from my computer. Reason being is that I'm going back home for a few days and I wanted to be able to play GW there, since there is very little to do back home. Thanks.

Apr 07, 2006, 10:01 PM // 22:01	#2
Lord Iowerth Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA (#guildwarsguru FTW!) Guild: Biscuit Of Dewm [MEEP] Profession: R/Mo	No, you can download and install the client on any computer you wish (or even from the CD) and use your same account. The CD-Key you entered when you made your account is tied to your email address/profile, not to your specific computer. I use my laptop and my desktop sometimes ... not at the same time, obviously, unless my one account wants to run my other somewhere If you only have one account, disregard the previous sentence. Happy GW'ing!

Apr 07, 2006, 10:14 PM // 22:14	#3
Maria The Princess Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: Aequitas Deis	since its suppoted at 100% online al you need to do is downloading client download, tye account name + password. what you keep on your pc from the game is ONLY maps, rest is stored online, so no diffrece from where you log in. as long as you loged in only once.

Apr 08, 2006, 02:27 AM // 02:27	#4
Haggard Desert Nomad Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Urmston, Manchester, UK Guild: Greener Pastures [DVDF] Profession: W/Rt	If you're forced into staying at your Gran's for a weekend, and they have a good computer (Ok, not likely, but for the purposes of this example), you can simply download the Client from the net (I think you can actually get it off the downloads section on Guru), and run your account from there.

Apr 08, 2006, 07:31 AM // 07:31	#5
eightyfour-onesevenfive Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 7??13'35" E - 50??06'27" N Guild: Servants of Fortuna [SoF]	See also Download Client on the official homepage. On a side note, you don't even need to install the game properly. It is possible to copy the installation folder onto, say, a mobile HDD (via USB or Firewire) and just hook that one up to any other computer. When you start GW from that drive, it will be a little confused at first and you'll have to confirm once that you want to start it from it's current location, but then it'll run just fine.

May 22, 2006, 08:11 PM // 20:11	#6
arcady Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Francisco native Profession: Mo/P	I suppose a followup question to this is: Can I use my account on the computer of someone else who has guild wars without accidentally merging the two accounts? Can I activate a brand new account on that someone else's computer, and then go home and install the game on my computer and then use my account without damage to either mine or theirs?