My PC was messed up (it came with XP Home) so I erased the hard drive and my friend gave me a brand new DELL reinstallation disk for XP, although it says that the product key I must use is on the computer. Now I am using the PC, but I want to activate xp, and I tried the product key on the bottom of my laptop, but it still didnt work (but my new xp is PRO). Now I dont know what to do. However, the New XP Pro is legit, so I dont wanna buy another, if u think it isnt legit.
2006-12-16 16:58:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
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http://www.softwarepatch.com
they have super useful tools
2006-12-16 20:33:33 · answer #1 · answered by Byzantino 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The key for each win xp installation disk is linked to only that disk. You need to call your pc manufacturer or Microsoft to get another disc.
2006-12-16 17:20:07 · answer #2 · answered by Ted B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your friend gave you the disk after he used it 1,st, this would be the cause of your problem. Only 1 key code per user is allowed.
2006-12-16 17:09:36 · answer #3 · answered by Stuka 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your computer is not working properly while you are working on it, it could be a problem with device drivers, hardware or software.
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2006-12-17 03:58:09 · answer #4 · answered by gira 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋