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Since: Jun 03, 2006
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2006 12:41 pm
Post subject: windows validation
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| i just reinstalled windows xp pro. on my computer and now i get a message
saying this might be a counterfeit copy and it is not validated.is there a
way to validate it without buying a validation key?
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2006 4:55 pm
Post subject: Re: windows validation [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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If you don't have a legit install key for the exact version of Windows XP
that you have loaded you must purchase the version of Windows XP (with key)
that you wish to install.
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Richard Urban
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(For email, remove the obvious from my address)
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"jason" <jason.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>i just reinstalled windows xp pro. on my computer and now i get a message
> saying this might be a counterfeit copy and it is not validated.is there a
> way to validate it without buying a validation key? |
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Since: May 22, 2006
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 12:45 pm
Post subject: Re: windows validation [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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In article <u0bmHA1hGHA.3496 RemoveThis @TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl>,
"Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS RemoveThis @hotmail.com> wrote:
> If you don't have a legit install key for the exact version of Windows XP
> that you have loaded you must purchase the version of Windows XP (with key)
> that you wish to install.
My Dell XP Pro came with XP Pro installed on the notebook but wonder
where you find the key? Where is it located? |
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Since: Jun 28, 2005
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 12:45 pm
Post subject: Re: windows validation [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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REMOVEarkay-2FDF4F.07453404062006 DeleteThis @newsclstr02.news.prodigy.com,
aRKay <REMOVEarkay DeleteThis @qsl.net> wrote:
> In article <u0bmHA1hGHA.3496 DeleteThis @TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl>,
> "Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote:
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>> If you don't have a legit install key for the exact version
>> of Windows XP that you have loaded you must purchase the
>> version of Windows XP (with key) that you wish to install.
>
> My Dell XP Pro came with XP Pro installed on the notebook
> but wonder where you find the key? Where is it located?
Look on the bottom of the laptop. You should see a sticker with
the 25 digit product key there. It's usually a good idea to
record this information in a secure location in case something
happens to the sticker.
Good luck
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Since: Jul 05, 2005
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 12:45 pm
Post subject: Re: windows validation [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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aRKay wrote:
> In article <u0bmHA1hGHA.3496.DeleteThis@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl>,
> "Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote:
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>> If you don't have a legit install key for the exact version of
>> Windows XP that you have loaded you must purchase the version of
>> Windows XP (with key) that you wish to install.
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> My Dell XP Pro came with XP Pro installed on the notebook but wonder
> where you find the key? Where is it located?
On the bottom of the notebook.
Malke
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Since: Jan 02, 2006
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 2:03 pm
Post subject: Re: windows validation [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Read the Dell bumph?
usually located on a sticker on the case
assuming you mean winxp pro and not office xppro
"aRKay" <REMOVEarkay DeleteThis @qsl.net> wrote in message
news:REMOVEarkay-2FDF4F.07453404062006@newsclstr02.news.prodigy.com...
> In article <u0bmHA1hGHA.3496 DeleteThis @TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl>,
> "Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote:
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> > If you don't have a legit install key for the exact version of Windows
XP
> > that you have loaded you must purchase the version of Windows XP (with
key)
> > that you wish to install.
>
> My Dell XP Pro came with XP Pro installed on the notebook but wonder
> where you find the key? Where is it located? |
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Since: Jun 04, 2006
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 2:03 pm
Post subject: Re: windows validation [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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You can also go to this site and download this utility to view your key on
your computer. (http://www.magicaljellybean.com) Then varify it with the
sticker on the bottom of your laptop.
"DL" wrote:
> Read the Dell bumph?
> usually located on a sticker on the case
> assuming you mean winxp pro and not office xppro
>
> "aRKay" <REMOVEarkay.DeleteThis@qsl.net> wrote in message
> news:REMOVEarkay-2FDF4F.07453404062006@newsclstr02.news.prodigy.com...
> > In article <u0bmHA1hGHA.3496.DeleteThis@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl>,
> > "Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > If you don't have a legit install key for the exact version of Windows
> XP
> > > that you have loaded you must purchase the version of Windows XP (with
> key)
> > > that you wish to install.
> >
> > My Dell XP Pro came with XP Pro installed on the notebook but wonder
> > where you find the key? Where is it located?
>
>
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 3:47 pm
Post subject: Re: windows validation [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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FYI, it probably won't match. All the Dell installations I've
seen use a Volume License key. Run the key finder on a bunch of
Dell computers and the results are likely to be identical. If
you look on the installation CD, the key is stored within the
winnt.sif file in the root of the I386 folder.
Nepatsfan
F2C3517A-F1D9-4DC4-B5CD-C01A77B3787B RemoveThis @microsoft.com,
DonnyJ <DonnyJ RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> You can also go to this site and download this utility to
> view your key on your computer.
> (http://www.magicaljellybean.com) Then varify it with the
> sticker on the bottom of your laptop.
>
> "DL" wrote:
>
>> Read the Dell bumph?
>> usually located on a sticker on the case
>> assuming you mean winxp pro and not office xppro
>>
>> "aRKay" <REMOVEarkay RemoveThis @qsl.net> wrote in message
>> news:REMOVEarkay-2FDF4F.07453404062006@newsclstr02.news.prodigy.com...
>>> In article <u0bmHA1hGHA.3496 RemoveThis @TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl>,
>>> "Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS RemoveThis @hotmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> If you don't have a legit install key for the exact
>>>> version of Windows XP that you have loaded you must
>>>> purchase the version of Windows XP (with key) that you
>>>> wish to install.
>>>
>>> My Dell XP Pro came with XP Pro installed on the notebook
>>> but wonder where you find the key? Where is it located? |
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Since: May 22, 2006
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 11:38 am
Post subject: Re: windows validation [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Thanks..... just noticed the sticker on the bottom of the case. I never
bothered to look. I assume that key is tied to the installed OEM
software.
In article <#zchZd9hGHA.4504@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl>,
"DL" <dl RemoveThis @spoofmail.nothere> wrote:
> Read the Dell bumph?
> usually located on a sticker on the case
> assuming you mean winxp pro and not office xppro
>
> "aRKay" <REMOVEarkay RemoveThis @qsl.net> wrote in message
> news:REMOVEarkay-2FDF4F.07453404062006@newsclstr02.news.prodigy.com...
> > In article <u0bmHA1hGHA.3496 RemoveThis @TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl>,
> > "Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS RemoveThis @hotmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > If you don't have a legit install key for the exact version of Windows
> XP
> > > that you have loaded you must purchase the version of Windows XP (with
> key)
> > > that you wish to install.
> >
> > My Dell XP Pro came with XP Pro installed on the notebook but wonder
> > where you find the key? Where is it located? |
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