how to run POTCO twice on one computer

[Andrew]

whoever figured out how to do this is a genius, and im not quite sure where to post this, but most people view game talk alot, here are the steps to running Pirates Of The Carribbean Online

1. go to My Computer in the start menu
2. Under Hard Disk Drives, double-click Local Disk (C: )
3. Then click on Program files after step 2 is completed
4. A bunch of files will then come up, find and double-click on the file named Disney
5. Click on Disney Online
6. Click on PiratesOnline
7. Then all of the files for the game will come up, find Launcher1
8. Copy it and paste it right next to the Original copy
9. Double click on the copied Launcher
10. Login there ( i login on a linked account so i can play on both of my characters)
11. The game will then install for that launcher

if you would like you can send the copied version to the Desktop, making it much easier to login on both.
Im sure a bunch of people were wondering how to do this, I hope this will help you achieve goals with both of you pirates!

[hk1777]

thank much faster to lvl my nades park the baby pirate at kingshead for quick nade restocking

[stormy revenge]

Thank you pirateguy 14. the instruction you gave was accurate and easy.

[Joseph]

Thanks pirateguy ive been wondering how to do that with just one computer

[Rackat]

I was hoping one of the Mods or someone more knowledgable than I can answer this:

Technically, it is not a "cheat" because you are not messing with the code. But will it be frowned upon by D to change the launcher name?

[Andrew]

Originally Posted by Rackat

I was hoping one of the Mods or someone more knowledgable than I can answer this:

Technically, it is not a "cheat" because you are not messing with the code. But will it be frowned upon by D to change the launcher name?

well that is a possibility, i was cocerned about getting in trouble with that at first. But then i thought "They give us one copy of the launcher, and we are free to do whatever we want to with the one copy right?

And whichever mod put this in the right folder, i would like to thank very much!

[Dr. Zeppers]

Originally Posted by pirateguy_14

well that is a possibility, i was cocerned about getting in trouble with that at first. But then i thought "They give us one copy of the launcher, and we are free to do whatever we want to with the one copy right?

And whichever mod put this in the right folder, i would like to thank very much!

Yes, but once you copy it, you now have 2 copies, which is not what they gave it to you for. lol

It is generally acceptable to make an archival backup copy, but not two copies of a software application to run it more than once (which would often break TOS on a software package as they are usually licensed to one instance).

Dont know if they care or not, thats one way, you can also use the instructions in our online account linking guide (also a required step anyhow) to achieve the same thing without even taking a chance at peaving Disney/POTCO. Shows how to just close the launcher so you can run it and login again.

http://www.piratesonlineforums.com/f...ead.php?t=6081

Also, if you were lagging in one instance which I hear so many complaints about, you will lag far worse running the game twice.

[Dr. Zeppers]

Originally Posted by pirateguy_14

AH! youve got me scared now zep!, and someone told me about it, but they dont have a POF, so i decided to post it on my own

Originally Posted by pirateguy_14

Aye, you do lag alot worse. Sometimes i just freeze, and i just do ALT+F4 to close everything

Ah matey... I dunno, probably nothing to be feared here...

When my propeller over my head starts to spinning sometimes I get a bit technical.
Software licenses are also often "per machine" in which case running several instances of it would not be any sort of issue.

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Using twice as much ram, resources etc.. will drag it down. If you do this you'll be wanting to turn all Graphic, and Geometry settings down LOW to help accomodate.

[Maximvs]

Originally Posted by Rackat

I was hoping one of the Mods or someone more knowledgable than I can answer this:

Not likely I - I'm not THAT smart LOL

Technically, it is not a "cheat" because you are not messing with the code. But will it be frowned upon by D to change the launcher name?

I read it to mean make a new shortcut of the new Launcher1 and put it where you want - not change the actual name of the file...

Then again - that could be the not so smart thing in me

[Andrew]

you guys are all very welcome, im glad I learned how to do this, its helps me alot as well

[icemage]

Thanks never even knew this was possible! Did u find this or did someone tell u this. Either way it is a good guide I gave u +1 rep.

[Andrew]

AH! youve got me scared now zep!, and someone told me about it, but they dont have a POF, so i decided to post it on my own

Originally Posted by OFxZeppers

Yes, but once you copy it, you now have 2 copies, which is not what they gave it to you for. lol

It is generally acceptable to make an archival backup copy, but not two copies of a software application to run it more than once (which would often break TOS on a software package as they are usually licensed to one instance).

Dont know if they care or not, thats one way, you can also use the instructions in our online account linking guide (also a required step anyhow) to achieve the same thing without even taking a chance at peaving Disney/POTCO. Shows how to just close the launcher so you can run it and login again.

http://www.piratesonlineforums.com/f...ead.php?t=6081

Also, if you were lagging in one instance which I hear so many complaints about, you will lag far worse running the game twice.

Aye, you do lag alot worse. Sometimes i just freeze, and i just do ALT+F4 to close everything

[Andrew]

well, still able to do both at the same time here, I guess that means i DONT have anything to fear, thanks zep

[Sage]

I would be inclined to agree with Zep on the software license. They are generally issued per machine so there wouldn't be a legal issue with running 2 on the same computer.
Wonder if this works on Mac. I'd love to keep u with my guild on one character while I level up a baby 2nd character.

Sage

[Buccaneer_Lords]

Originally Posted by Sage

Wonder if this works on Mac. I'd love to keep u with my guild on one character while I level up a baby 2nd character.

Yes this works on a Mac by just making a copy of the PiratesOnline application stored in the Applications folder. Then run each one separately (and yes both will patch, and behave independently). I never thought about sharing this as i thought there would be no interest. hehe