its a pirated windows xp,i have only the cd key? how can i use that win xp properly?how we can crack that win xp? plz answer this !
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Everyone should take this to heart.  If you download an OS from the web.\n\nIt is not going to work.  If you do not have the activation key to XP or any other one you are just asking for trouble.\n\nIt is an illegal website.\n\nDB
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There ARE numerous keygens available on the net, however they will only allow you to install XP; they will NOT allow you to update the software with any patches or software upgrades. (Windows Validation will see it is a cracked copy )
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If you have windows xp and you wanna install win 95...you need a win xp boot up cd. Boot up your PC with that and then format your drive where you wanna install. The XP cd will want to install the win xp os but just dont let it do that. Then you need to boot the PC up with a win 95 boot up CD or floppy disk and install win 95 (with installation CD or with the same CD used for boot up). This should work if not let me know what it says...But the question is why do you want to go back to win 95? That's what you need to think about....
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Assuming your copy is registered/you have a liscence you could contact microsoft about a replacement disc. As long as you can prove that it is a legitimate version on your computer that has been paid for.\n\nEither that or contact whoever sold you built the computer and ask for the disc
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If you have a pirated version of Microsoft Windows then your options are deffinately limited.  If you want it truely "Genuine" then you should purchase a product key through a licensed vendor.  Otherwise, you may be able to find what you're looking for on peer2peer networks such as kazaa, emule, limewire, etc...
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If you only installed an additional hard drive that should have had no bearing on the XP Install Key. \nDid you purchase XP from a retailer or on-line?\nIs this computer a used computer you got from someone else or purchased new with this operating system installed?\n\nIn the new patches for XP there is a new key check process.\n\nIf you purchased the CD On-line, you most likely got scammed and it's not a legal copy.\nIf you purchased from a retailer I hope you saved your receipt as I would bring it back for an exchange if possible. (not likely)\nIf you had it preinstalled on the computer and purchased the computer new, you need to contact the tech support of the computer manufacturer to clear it up.\nIf you purchased the computer used, pre-installed you do not have a legal copy of XP.  \nHope this helps.
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You could get a keygen, but microsoft is cracking down fairly hard now on people using pirated versions.  They have disabled Windows Update for people who use pirated copies. Just spend the money and go buy you a copy.
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It is probably the product key #, which consists of 25 letter/numbers.  Mine was located on the book that accompanied the product.  Mine also has a number listed on a sticker that says CD SET:***-*****.  Check your Windows XP package
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How come you have the CD but no password.\nGo and buy a genuine CD from a shop.
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Let me get this right, it says you need to format it, in order to be able to use it?  The only thing I can think of is if you were trying to boot from it, it might say that, but Windows is telling you this?  If you were using Windows XP you shouldn't even have needed to install drivers, it should have just worked.  Format means it would completely wipe the drive, typically done when you either want to sell the drive or reinstall Windows.\n\nIs the drive working now?  I just can't fathom this... unless you aren't using Windows XP.  What operating system are you using right now?\n\nI'm asking because if the drive had Windows XP on it, it was most likely formatted as a NTFS drive.  If you plugged the drive into a Windows 98/ME machine, it would not recognize the NTFS format (probably, it's been a LONG time since I've used any Windows 9x OS) and would want to format it.\n\nWell, that's your problem then.  Windows ME will not recognize a drive that had Windows XP on it that was formatted as NTFS.  If the XP drive had been formatted as FAT32 then Windows ME would not have had a problem with it.  But, since it isn't recognizing it, it's a safe assumption that the drive was formatted as NTFS.  I think the "computer guy" assumed that it was FAT32 (though how he could have missed that is beyond me) or that you were going to plug it into another Windows XP machine.  If it were a blank drive (non-formatted) it would indeed be compatible with all the operating systems you listed.  But, as I said, the NTFS format is compatible only with Windows 2000/XP and Mac OS can read NTFS formatted volumes but not write to them.\n\nGet access to a PC that has Windows XP on it, plug the drive it, pull all the files you want off of it, burn them to a CD or stick them on a flash drive and transfer them to your laptop.  Or get yourself a new laptop that has Windows XP on it.  (I don't know how much you are willing to spend in this pursuit).\n\nTo everyone who's answered this question, it's not a drive problem or a USB problem, it's the simple fact that Windows ME cannot read a NTFS formatted drive.\n\nThat gives me another thought.  While you can safely convert a FAT32 volume to NTFS the same is not true for NTFS to FAT32, in fact, it's dangerous, it may result in data loss.  Partition Magic among other programs has the ability to convert a NTFS volume back to FAT32 but it may result in damaging files and you may end up having to reformat the drive after all.\n\nThe only answer and the only correct answer is to plug the drive into a Windows XP or 2000 based system and see if the drive is recognized, I'm 99% sure it will be.  If it is not then I could only take a wild guess as to what is wrong with it.
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If you dont have a legel copy you should really get one. \n\nBut to give u the benefit of the doubt here is a direct link http://download.microsoft.com/download/1/6/5/165b076b-aaa9-443d-84f0-73cf11fdcdf8/WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe
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Some software providers may still have them for sale.\nBut almosy everyone has been selling XP for years.\nWhat happened to yours?\nWhy can't you upgrade to XP?\nIf yours is damaged, you may be able to get a replacement from MS. If it's lost, make a backup copy next time.
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I would assume it needs drivers.\nIf it came with a CD, you need to run your CD.\nIf you got it used, and it came with no CD or info, look for a model number on it somewhere and do a google search on that number and see if there are some drivers you can download.\n\nIf your using a USB drive with Windows XP, there's a good chance you don't need to get some drivers. In this case, you need to look at the manufacturer's website.
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If you hadn't formatted I could have been of more help, I have a program that gives you the serial of an installed version of Windows - but you say that the hdd is formatted. \n\nYour options are - obtain an illegal key, or contact microsoft. \n\nDidn't you stick your product code on the box of your pc though? You are required to have your product key sticker stuck to your pc, if you bought the pc without this you restle with the company that sold it to you.
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Do yourself a favor and buy a licensed copy of XP.  \n\nAnd when you get it, reinstall Windows doing a "clean" install.  You'll be surprised how much of a difference that will make.  Look into making backups onto DVD or a second hard drive as well.  Once you do a clean install and reinstall all the apps you use the most, make a backup right away.  That way you'll have a quick restore disc you can go back to anytime you have problems down the road.
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Find someone with a copy of XP older than six months, and use their key.\nMicrosoft Validation is rooting out illegal copies, so keep off their website...\nAlso try www.autopatcher.com
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Win XP, that means you have System restore, use it, \nAccesories--------->System Tools------------>System restore.