I recently bought a new laptop with windows xp pre installed on it, however this broke down and forced me to download a copy as it didn't come with a cd even though I bought it (!)
Now it asked me to activate it so I used a crack and when it was on it said activation was complete, however when I rebooted it, it won't log on even though it says activation is complete. I'm on another pc typing this btw.
What on earth can i do? I'm so p'd off with windows because I paid for it all :(
Will installing a new version of non sp2 windows work?
2007-07-15 20:32:35 · 8 answers · asked by . 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
yes but chances are you'll use all your data do you have the windows authentic sticker on your laptop anywhere looks like a bar code if so you can sue the number from there to activate windows ring them up and tell them you had to format they'll help you along there actually quite good for it
2007-07-15 20:38:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is by design. At some point your other PCs will fail validation as well and you'll find yourself unable to logon to them. According to Microsoft's licensing policies, each retail or OEM cd key may be used to install Windows on one - and only one - PC. What you are doing is a voilation of your EULA, and you are guilty of software piracy. Solutions? Get Genuine. If you built the PC yourself, OEM versions of Windows are available from nearly every online reseller. These include TigerDirect, NewEgg, ZipZoomFly, etc. Cost for XP Pro is around $129 per license. You may also opt for the Get Genuine option from Microsoft. This will allow you to purchase a valid product key (XP Pro is $149) and install that key on your PC without having to reinstall Windows. Microsoft will even send you a genuine copy of the CD at no extra cost. Somehow I think that asking the community to help you pirate your OS is against the CoC...
2016-05-18 23:48:07 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. There must be a Windows Genuine label on your laptop with the given serial number.
2. Using cracks for validating isn't always sure as may break down your computer,gain remote access or you may get a virus on computer.
3. If you don't find label then contact your suplier where you bought the laptop and ask them to give you the Windows XP CD as they must give it.
2007-07-15 20:46:29 · answer #3 · answered by DJ Panda. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you bought it new and pre installed you should have the activation code ( this is on a sticker stuck on your machine ) if you have this you can use anybody's windows disk to install from and just use your own number. If you don't have the sticker get in touch with the shop you got the laptop from and get them to sort it out.
2007-07-15 20:43:02 · answer #4 · answered by Debi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not being able to log on is nothing to do with activation of the windows cd,all the activation does is allow you to download software patches and various other tools and software from microsoft website,your cd must be sp1 try upgrading to sp2
once you have sorted out the loggin in issue
try reloading the cd as a fresh install
also choose the full format option
and not the quick format option
2007-07-15 20:44:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My laptop didn't come with a CD either. But it does have a hidden recovery partition that you can access as the laptop boots up.. by press the Ctrl Key and F10 or F11.. not sure which. Anyway its an Acer.
Maybe yours has something similar?
2007-07-15 21:06:32 · answer #6 · answered by nehpets 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you bought the laptop from a reputable dealer then it should still be under warranty, take it back and just tell them it won't boot up, they should be able to sort it out for you at no cost. Hope you get it sorted.
2007-07-15 20:42:21 · answer #7 · answered by pedro_peewee 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
youre saying your pissed off with windows, yet yuo downloaded an illegal copy and a crack
try not downloading pirate software
2007-07-15 23:21:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋