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05-01-2004, 05:27 PM
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Activating Windows
I have just installed windows xp and i want to activate it... but i can't.... i got to start.... all programs....accessories.... system tools... and there is no icon that says activate windows i was wondering if anyone knew how to activate windows a different way... i am running xp pro
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05-01-2004, 05:33 PM
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Open a command line interface (CLI) - and use this command: oobe/msoobe /a
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05-01-2004, 05:36 PM
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i just tried and it said oobe is not recoginized.... sohuld i be under c:\??? or what?
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05-01-2004, 05:40 PM
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Try:
%systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe /a |
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05-01-2004, 05:41 PM
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thanks soo much statica!!
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05-01-2004, 05:58 PM
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Statica maybe you could help me with another problem now too... i just got windows xp for my bday... and i have installed it as you know... well it was a gift from my aunt (she buys xp in bulk) do you know if you buy in bulk if they have the same product key or what... bc i tried to install service pack 1 and it said that i had the wrong product key but i know i entered it in correctly... any suggesttions??
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05-01-2004, 06:18 PM
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No, unless it is a corporate version, there isnt a bulk version of XP. Since you had a requirement to activate, it wasnt a corp version. I would suggest you call MS' toll free number for activations and tell them about your dilemma. Be prepared to verify that you have original media.
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05-01-2004, 10:14 PM
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alright thanks again
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