I have a little sticker on the side of my computer's case and it has a key on it it says windows xp home above it. will this work for an install of xp home?
2006-11-04 13:45:57 · 8 answers · asked by colton_alexander2003 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
No it will not work... all those OEM keys are not allowed to install seperate Windows XP..., that key will only work on that computer using the Recovery disc.
2006-11-04 13:48:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Key Code can' be used with just any copy of XP. It has to match the code within the software on the CD or XP won't install.
If the CD copy of XP you have is the one that came with that computer then yes it should install with no problems.
2006-11-04 13:57:00 · answer #2 · answered by Dick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the OEM disk (that came with computer) then yes. If it is a bought version of XP HOME then yes but you will have to call Microsoft at the activation screen to get a new installation ID code. That is a 63 digit code need to resume with your COA sticker on your comptuer tower. I have done hundreds of installs with the same XP HOME/PRO disk and used the COA stickers code on the computer fixing with NO PROBLEM. Once you purchase the tower the COA is yours also and all rights that go with it. I have bought torn up or broken computers just for the COA on the side..... Thanks
2006-11-04 13:54:33 · answer #3 · answered by computer_surplus2005 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes that will if you have problems with that key when you go to activate windows xp microsoft will help you out as some pc company put on there pcs little sticker that dont come out right in the end when ued it happen to me and microsoft give me a new product key and set up my pc for me then i told them what pc company done this and microsoft said they will be looking into the matter but i had my windows set up for free support from microsoft
you have to use the product key that came with ur winxp
2006-11-04 13:52:37 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes that will work, if you have the Windows xp home installation CD supplied with your computer.
2006-11-04 13:48:26 · answer #5 · answered by grooovish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will work only for one installation. if you are using it to install xp home on another computer other than your own it will work but it will be flagged at microsoft and they can and have been shutting down systems and fining people BIG money for copy rite infringement. So take my advice and only use the key on one computer.
2006-11-04 13:50:41 · answer #6 · answered by nowplaying2001 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the computer is one of those which came with XP pre-installed, then yes. You'll need it if you have to re-install at some point in the future
2006-11-04 13:49:20 · answer #7 · answered by IanP 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the base line isn't on the CD. If this would be a variety call computing gadget, then the foremost replaced into on a sticky label one the realm or returned of the computing gadget. If this would be a hand equipped computing gadget, then the foremost replaced into on the kit or wrapper that the setting up CD got here in. touch Microsoft for a sparkling KEY.
2016-10-21 06:57:41 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋