Help with XP Pro Key
ok, my boss bought a new hard drive, and I scored a copy of windows XP Pro. Now heres the issue. I'm using the Key on the sticker on the computer. Windows wont take it, says its invalid. anyway to get around this? I looked into calling M$ but its $295 for a support call...WTF is that!!!
Could it be that the Key is from SP1 or earlier and the install disc I'm using is SP2?
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Re: Help with XP Pro Key
If its an OEM sticker, you may run into problems because the number is keyed to the OEM installation disk, and the number is not recognized by a retail XP CD. What brand of PC is it?
Re: Help with XP Pro Key
I more than like IS due to version mismatches, but like Overide said, since it is an OEM sticker, the disk must match.
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Re: Help with XP Pro Key
You can activate Windows over the phone, it's free. In the activation window choose activate by phone.
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Re: Help with XP Pro Key
It was during the install, so it wouldnt let me past the window where I had to enter the key, but I got it now, all set
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Ah, one of those installs. Gotcha. Glad it got sorted out.
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