re: Windows XP Activation
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 9:58 am
Windows XP Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by C K
(6525 messages posted)
Are these recovery CD's from a big OEM manufacturer or are they MS type install CD's??
Usually to avoid headaches you need to use the CD that came with the computer (or
an install identical type) so a reinstall may be your only option. Without being
able to physically see what you have, I can't do much from a forum as far as good
advice. There are multiple possibilities. Some can't be activated by net or phone
now so it is important to use what came with the machine and go by the manufacturers
instructions for recovery or reinstallation as you may not have the option of activation,
if it is a preactivated install from the manufacturer. (Just one "for instance")
On Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 9:33 am, SeaTan wrote:
>I managed to try activating by phone, however, the automated person said there was
>an error on the generated ID number the computer gave me. Looking through all my
>CD's I have found 2 different Windows XP CD's that I recieved with two different
>computers, and realised I installed from the wrong CD onto my computer. Is there
>a way to still activate this version, or would I have to re-install Windows from
>the correct CD? It would take alot of time and effort to back up everything and
re-install,
>so a different solution would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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