I have an OEM CD version of Windows XP Home Edition in hand.
I'm trying to use the eMachines key on the OEM COA sticker on the computer case. The COA sticker is for Windows XP Home with eMachines logo on the next line.
When I try to use the OEM CD, I get a message for the key:
Error: The CD Key you entered is not valid
I also tried a retail CD version of Windows XP Home Edition, but it didn't work either.
Do I specifically need to get an eMachines OEM CD of Windows XP Home Edition?
2007-10-20 16:28:01 · 7 answers · asked by dawpa2000 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
This error message occurs during the second portion of the Windows XP setup (before the actual logging in).
Sensitivity for the Windows XP setup does not matter because the setup will convert all lower case to upper case when typed.
2007-10-20 16:34:43 · update #1
Sorry but keygens are out of the question. I'm trying to stay legal here with Windows XP.
2007-10-20 16:36:26 · update #2
I had a generic OEM MPC but needed a royalty OEM MPC.
Correct Answer:
Royalty OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) means manufacturers that are special to Microsoft's endearing heart. They get their own private key and generated product keys that typically don't require activation (or are different than the product key on the COA sticker affixed to the computer). Certain big OEMs [Dell, Gateway, HP, Compaq, and more] are Royalty OEMs, and the little guys (your local mom + pop store) are obviously not. The mom + pop stores get 55277 for Home and 55285 for Pro. Typically, generic OEM discs (such as 55277 and 55274) will work on these systems, but activation will often fail -- you will have to call Microsoft's activation hotline and speak to a representative in order to activate Windows. This usually only takes a few minutes.
More Information: http://wiki.djlizard.net/Product_IDs
2007-10-21 12:06:38 · update #3
Almost yes, while you can mix and match various OEM key/CD, sometime Microsoft do locked down the licencing on come manufactures.
2007-10-20 16:31:41 · answer #1 · answered by Cupcake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-09-02 12:50:56 · answer #2 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you do. The OEM CD should be the one the manufacturer gave you. If you have an OEM CD on hand, look for the OEM key for that CD.
2007-10-20 23:32:14 · answer #3 · answered by worldneverchanges 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
...hiya, you are going to have a lot of problems using this OS support method! The key is valid for an entity's OS purchase.
You need a new cd and key!
-entities use a specific build version of an OS
-keys are made for specific build versions
-build versions are built to defeat hacks
...WPA is resilient!
2007-10-20 23:43:10 · answer #4 · answered by rusty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Find a XP home keygen. This will generate a fake (illegal) code wich you can use. After you install it you can go to the microsoft website and they have som thing there where you can register your COA and make the copy you have installed legal.
2007-10-20 23:32:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
If it's your OEM key and legal I would think it would work...you do kow that it's case sensitive right? Capital letters must be capitalized.
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2014-07-29 08:46:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋