Question about 'How do I skip the Product Activation in Windows XP?'
Thursday, June 15, 2006 at 1:24 pm
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Posted by Fiona
(1 messages posted)
I rented an IBM laptop with Windows XP Professional version from my school. After
I finished my study, I just purchased this laptop. But my school did not provide
me with recovery CD.
One week ago, my hard drive was dead. I sent it to Best Buy. They restored a new
hard drive with XP Home version. I paid for the new hard drive and such service.
When I try to activate Windows XP at home, my product key seems not to allow me to
do so. I called Best Buy. Best Buy referred me to call Microsoft. Then Microsoft
asked me to call IBM. Finally, IBM asks me to pay $50 for a CD (not sure what it
is and if it can help me activate XP system).
I really need your input and suggestions whom I should deal with and how?? And
Could you let me know
1. Why my product key does not work?
2. Should I have to pay for the CD to activate XP??
Many thanks!
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