HELP Reinstalling Windows XP home with SP1 (certificate of authenticity)?
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Call microsoft if you have part number they will give you new code.
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first go to microsoft site, "listed below", they will do a free scan, clean up etc, then, they will automatically, give you a restore point, just follow their instructions on screen.\nhttp://safety.live.com
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The previous answerer implies you can do a Repair Install.  Unfortunately, a R.I. does not change your personal settings or installed programs.  So the password issue will remain.  If your XP Pro install CD is genuine and you have the 25 digit Product Key assigned to that install disk, you could reformat (completely erase all hard drive info) and reinstall the operating system.  The actual procedure should take less than 2 hrs.  Here's a link that gives clear instructions and actual screen shots of what you will see.  I'm assuming your install disk has SP2 already on it and you have your 25 digit Product Key:\n\nhttp://www.windowsxpprofessional.windowsreinstall.com/sp2installxpcdoldhdd/indexfullpage.htm > if disk has SP2\n\nIf your install disk is so old it only has SP1 (or no service pack at all) you can use this link for instructions/screenshots:\n\nhttp://www.windowsxpprofessional.windowsreinstall.com/installxpcdoldhdd/indexfullpage.htm > disk has SP1 or no service packs\n\nOnce you've got XP installed, your work is just beginning.  You'll need to reestablish your internet connection including things like email, IM, etc. You'll need to reinstall any programs that used to be on the hard drive like antivirus, antispyware, games, office type products like word processor, spread sheets, etc.  (Hope you saved all your install disks for these programs.)  You'll also have to reinstall any USB items like printer, scanner, digital camera, card reader, external hard drive, etc.  You may have to find and install new device drivers for these add-ons.  And during the Windows Updates, you might want to be real careful that you don't accidentally install something you don't want..... like the new IE7 or Windows Media Player 11, etc.  It will be a challenge but if you are successful, you'll have a feeling of accomplishment and you'll know more about your computer than most people know about their's.\n\nplrr
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Not sure, but if you copy of XP is genuine, you can just download the SP from Microsoft. Download from: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx
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Try System Restore, and if that does not work, you have to buy the "Windows XP PRO, or Home Installation CD."
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do a system restore before you got the message\nthen do not download the windows genuine notification with your windows updates( unchecked it in your updates)\n\nthere are a lot of great things you can get by having a genuine copy of xp. See if you can get a legitimate license for it through your school or university. It will be free or at a large discount.\n\nMicrosoft's is still providing the critical updates to non legit copy's of xp and the will keep doing so.\n\nMicrosoft turning off xp is still only conjecture based on the fact when they were asked they had no comment at one point and because of how often the genuine advantage program phoned home\n\nalso if someone sold you a bad copy of xp you can turn them in and get a free copy \n\nif it came with the os and you know you did not get a pirated copy contact Microsoft and there is a good chance they will fix your problem for you. ( they are nicer that people think - on the phone that is )\n\nfrom Microsoft\n\nComplimentary offer: Microsoft will make a complimentary copy of Windows XP available to customers who have been sold counterfeit Windows. Customers will be required to submit a proof of purchase, the counterfeit CD, and a counterfeit report with details of their purchase. Only high-quality counterfeit Windows will qualify for the complimentary offer.\n\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/FAQ.aspx?displaylang=en#Question5Label
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Should have come with your software. Unless of course you bought a pirated copy :( I believe I read something about XP and future editions of Windows will be configured to become inoperable on the host computer if the key is entered into another computer (like if you buy a new computer and load your copy of xp on it, it will become inoperable on the old computer)
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you can email me at\nshadab_ansari2005@yahoo.com\ni would send you a software that would enable you to change the key of microsoft windows XP. without reinstalling windows.\nyou need to also have an internet connection in order to activate windows.
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you need the product key.\nif, its a genuine copy, give microsoft a call, they will help you.\nif it is "not", they wont help you.
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1.Log on to Windows as Administrator.\n2.Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click System Restore. System Restore starts.\n3.On the Welcome to System Restore page, click Restore my computer to an earlier time (if it is not already selected), and then click Next.\n4.On the Select a Restore Point page, click the most recent system checkpoint in the On this list, click a restore point list, and then click Next. A System Restore message may appear that lists configuration changes that System Restore will make. Click OK.\n5.On the Confirm Restore Point Selection page, click Next. System Restore restores the previous Windows XP configuration, and then restarts the computer.\n6.Log on to the computer as Administrator. The System Restore Restoration Complete page appears.\n7.Click OK.
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OK - this can be done but you need to be careful... Insert the The Windows Setup CD as if you were going to do a clean install. Do not choose the first 'repair' option that appears (it appears twice..!) but press enter which starts the setup program. After you accept the licence agreement, Windows will search for existing installations and when you reach the screen that lists your current installation, select it and press 'R'. Continue with setup as normal and when finished you will have all the Windows system files re-installed with all your data and settings intact... Voila..!
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Hi,\n\nAt http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1747010,00.asp\nyou have a guide for doing this. \n\nBelow is the first page. Visit the above link and you will see the complete guide. Visit the link for the complete guide.It is from PC Mag. and a good source of info.\n__________________________________________________\nBuild an XP-SP2 Recovery Disc \n01.12.05 \n \n \nIf you have questions about this article, see the answers to some common questions here: http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/pcmag. \n  Total posts: 88  \n  \n\nBy David A. Karp  \nOdds are your PC came with a recovery disc, a CD with all the programs and drivers that were installed on its hard drive when it was new. The odds are also that you have absolutely no idea where that disc is.\n\nThe good news is that it probably doesn't matter. First, the recovery discs provided by most PC manufacturers are designed for a single purpose: to restore your computer to the state it was in when you bought it. This process typically involves wiping your hard drive clean and then reinstalling Microsoft Windows and the handful of programs originally included with your PC. Unless you're preparing the whole kit and caboodle to sell on eBay, this is probably not something you'll ever need.\n\n\nSecond, the hardware drivers on your recovery CD are probably out of date, either made obsolete by newer and better versions available online, or simply irrelevant because of new hardware you've installed.\n\nSo, instead of fretting about the old recovery CD, why not take a few minutes and make one of your own?\n\n*** see site for the rest
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to do this legally, you need to purchase an additional upgrade licence from microsoft.\n\nif you dont care about the legality, u need an XP home Cd and install key. Just pop the cd in the drive and let it auto run.
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Go to Activate windows dialog. There is an option for calling the Representative of Microsoft, in case there is no option. For this option, you need to contact your local Microsoft. They would give you an activation key, which is valid for a limited amount of time. You need to enter this key into the Active Windows dialog again. The key would be validated and your Windows XP would be activatd.
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Do you mean that you are running a pirated XP? Well, I used to have one until a month ago. Its not that bad, but there are many security lapses, of course. I am now using genuine XP Pro now, and its much better. Moreover, you cannot also get any of the new Microsoft products, like Internet Explorer 7 or Windows Defender or WMP 11. Still, if you cannot afford a genuine XP, then the pirated one is OK. By the way, a free and open source Operating System called Ubuntu is available over the net. My friend says its pretty good, and has all the basics of XP Home edition. You may like to have it.\nhttp://www.ubuntu.com/\n\nDon't do anything yourself. Hire a technician or a professional.
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This link will tell you how to reinstall system restore.  You will also see a link for a free system repair.\n\nhttp://windowsxp.mvps.org/repairsr.htm
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Try make it a genuine one from .....www.microsoft.com........\nwithout making ur operating system genuine u won't be able to download any software from microsoft web site.\nAnother method which i would prefer is that make him format the WIN XP drive and re-install it,and at the time of completion after reboot the operating system asks u to connect to internet asking the IP addresses and all other addresses(It will for 5 IP addresses), enter all the IP addresses and click NEXT then a page apperes for regestering ur operating system.Click for regestering it.And fill out the simple form, hence by that u r registered to Microsoft.\nThen u can download any number of softwares.\nThis way is for free registration.No need to pay any amount.\nEven i i do the same.........till now.