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09-30-2006, 08:04 PM
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xp install inquiry
I've just completed my first build as of yesterday and I'm setting up windows xp pro. I got a disk from a friend who is a microsoft service representative and has some freebies lying around. The cd
key he gave me is invalid(or so says windows). I've heard that you can avoid giving the setup a product key and provide one at a later time. Is there any truth to this? and how so. |
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09-30-2006, 08:15 PM
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EGO MY LEGO
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no way around it you either enter the product during setup, or you dont go any farther, plain and simple, if your friend is a service rep for M$ then he should have no problem getting you one that works if he is in the right dept, at least thats my opinion.
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10-01-2006, 02:58 PM
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I believe that the product has to match with the type of install CD you have: OEM XP Pro product key with an OEM XP Pro CD/retail key with retail CD/etc.
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10-01-2006, 04:16 PM
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flanzig1 - you are correct - I have tried to install XP Pro and use an XP Home serial ( I have a copy of each ) and it wouldn't accept the key!
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