Volvo Original Technical Publications - Page 4

thomasmann · Jun 14th, 2012, 23:03

Following my earlier post about difficulties in authorising the software, I would like to record that the email helpline was indeed most helpful. I was contacted very quickly and had a phone call from a chap called Mark in the USA who was able to show me where I had gone wrong and got it sorted out right away.
As a Mac user I'm not used to so much DRM protection!
Thomas Mann

Dan J · Jun 18th, 2012, 10:37

Bought my copy at the National (for the 700 series). Intriguing licence install process but all done with no major problems and the content looks fabulous and extremely useful. I can heartily recommend purchasing one of these to anyone who does any work on their own car.

Thanks to anyone here who was involved in getting these sorted out.

Dan

Chris Wickers · Jun 18th, 2012, 11:21

Just to clear up some confusion.

The discs have one licence which means they can be installed on ONE PC.

They can however be uninstalled and installed on another PC if you wish, so when you upgrade your PC etc. you can still use it.

Kind regards

Chris

bob12 · Jun 18th, 2012, 11:39

How is that done then Chris? Just delete it from your computer, and load it up again on the new one? Cheers, Bob.

Chris Wickers · Jun 18th, 2012, 12:03

Will find out!

Chris

cumbrianmale · Jun 20th, 2012, 20:35

Boo

You sold out of 900 discs, let me know when you get more in/exchanged.

pshnfry · Sep 5th, 2012, 10:21

Can anyone point me to Ron Kirby contact details please? Tried searching users, tried messaging Chris (but cannot due to forum restrictions).

Cheers,

Peter.

pshnfry · Sep 5th, 2012, 11:45

Found it in another thread, thanks.

jsmroberts · Oct 3rd, 2012, 12:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris_C

Good news, I'll pick mine up in a fortnight

Well, in the October Volvo Driver on page 27 these "original technical publications" are advertised with internet links to demos and a Register/FAQ link, too. NONE of the links work and I tried them several times. I don't like buying anything without first seeing some clear indication of the goods. I must assume that these are genuine and that other members have bought them and found them all they advertised to be? Grateful confirmation. FYI - I have owned from new a 1993 Torslanda 245 of which I am very proud.

Steve940estate · Oct 3rd, 2012, 13:53

I have discs for my 940 and also bought the 740 ones as well. For my car which is a 94 940 they are pretty good but do have some omissions. The description for the 940 should say 'all available greenbooks' as the 4 cylinder engines are not covered. I believe that when the engines were updated the information was put on the Volvo computer system but no new books were printed. I have access to Volvo's old computer system and it covers any gaps with the new discs.

I think that the ones available for the 240 might be more complete as their probably wasn't the option of putting the info on a computer at the time.

Despite the missing bits if you want parts and servicing info the only thing better is a complete set of the books.

Jun 14th, 2012, 23:03	#31
thomasmann Thomas Mann Last Online: Jul 28th, 2022 13:35 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Barrhead	Registering Technical Publications Following my earlier post about difficulties in authorising the software, I would like to record that the email helpline was indeed most helpful. I was contacted very quickly and had a phone call from a chap called Mark in the USA who was able to show me where I had gone wrong and got it sorted out right away. As a Mac user I'm not used to so much DRM protection! Thomas Mann

Jun 20th, 2012, 20:35	#36
cumbrianmale Forum Support Team Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 12:22 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep in Makem territory	Boo You sold out of 900 discs, let me know when you get more in/exchanged. __________________ Current 04 S80 D5 SE Auto 03 S80 D5 SE Man Previous Volvos 90 240 GL B230FB Auto 96 940 CD 13 V40 D2 R-design 89 745 GLE 98 V90 3.0 24v 98 945 Celebration Auto 96 965 SE Auto 86 744 GL 81 244 DL

Sep 5th, 2012, 10:21	#37
pshnfry New Member Last Online: Jun 25th, 2021 13:37 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Adelaide View Photos By: pshnfry	OTP for non members Can anyone point me to Ron Kirby contact details please? Tried searching users, tried messaging Chris (but cannot due to forum restrictions). Cheers, Peter.

Jun 18th, 2012, 10:37	#32
Dan J VOC Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2019 22:54 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Essex	Bought my copy at the National (for the 700 series). Intriguing licence install process but all done with no major problems and the content looks fabulous and extremely useful. I can heartily recommend purchasing one of these to anyone who does any work on their own car. Thanks to anyone here who was involved in getting these sorted out. Dan

Jun 18th, 2012, 11:21	#33
Chris Wickers Director Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 08:00 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chelmsford	Just to clear up some confusion. The discs have one licence which means they can be installed on ONE PC. They can however be uninstalled and installed on another PC if you wish, so when you upgrade your PC etc. you can still use it. Kind regards Chris

Jun 18th, 2012, 11:39	#34
bob12 bob12 Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 11:19 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Woking	How is that done then Chris? Just delete it from your computer, and load it up again on the new one? Cheers, Bob.

Jun 18th, 2012, 12:03	#35
Chris Wickers Director Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 08:00 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chelmsford	Will find out! Chris

Sep 5th, 2012, 11:45	#38
pshnfry New Member Last Online: Jun 25th, 2021 13:37 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Adelaide View Photos By: pshnfry	Found it in another thread, thanks.

Oct 3rd, 2012, 13:53	#40
Steve940estate Steam Driven PC Owner. Last Online: Mar 4th, 2024 23:50 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Not sure.	I have discs for my 940 and also bought the 740 ones as well. For my car which is a 94 940 they are pretty good but do have some omissions. The description for the 940 should say 'all available greenbooks' as the 4 cylinder engines are not covered. I believe that when the engines were updated the information was put on the Volvo computer system but no new books were printed. I have access to Volvo's old computer system and it covers any gaps with the new discs. I think that the ones available for the 240 might be more complete as their probably wasn't the option of putting the info on a computer at the time. Despite the missing bits if you want parts and servicing info the only thing better is a complete set of the books.

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