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Old 01-16-2004, 03:36 PM   #1
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Windows XP Pro Final Activation

I have installed Windows XP Proffesional and I used a Legit code and I can't activate the final activation code. I am sure that I did it correctly. What can I do!! I payed good money for this OS!!
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Old 01-16-2004, 03:41 PM   #2
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Are you trying to do it over the internet? You can also call M$ and have them activate it over the phone.
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Old 01-16-2004, 03:46 PM   #3
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Yup... you will have to phone them.. don't worry.. its a painless process.
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Make sure your firewall is setup correctly and that you can actually connect to the internet. If it is and you can, then you will have to call M$ to activate.
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