how do I install windows 2000 without the cd code legally?
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There is no way to install it without the code. If it is a legal copy then just email them and they will send you the code. You'll probably have to scan the facee of the disk and email those scans to them.
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Buy it.   Find it, using Google. \n\nHere's one\nhttp://www.viosoftware.com/Windows+2000+Professional/Windows+2000+Professional+CD+Only.html\n\nGood luck
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1. Place your Windows XP CD in your cd-rom and start your computer (it’s assumed here that your XP CD is bootable – as it should be - and that you have your bios set to boot from CD)\n\n    2. Keep your eye on the screen messages for booting to your cd Typically, it will be “Press any key to boot from cd”\n\n    3. Once you get in, the first screen will indicate that Setup is inspecting your system and loading files.\n\n    4. When you get to the Welcome to Setup screen, press ENTER to Setup Windows now\n\n    5. The Licensing Agreement comes next - Press F8 to accept it.\n\n    6. The next screen is the Setup screen which gives you the option to do a Repair.\n\n    It should read something like “If one of the following Windows XP installations is damaged, Setup can try to repair it”\n\n    Use the up and down arrow keys to select your XP installation (if you only have one, it should already be selected) and press R to begin the Repair process.\n\n    7. Let the Repair run. Setup will now check your disks and then start copying files which can take several minutes.\n\n    8. Shortly after the Copying Files stage, you will be required to reboot. (this will happen automatically – you will see a progress bar stating “Your computer will reboot in 15 seconds”\n\n    9. During the reboot, do not make the mistake of “pressing any key” to boot from the CD again! Setup will resume automatically with the standard billboard screens and you will notice Installing Windows is highlighted.\n\n    10. Keep your eye on the lower left hand side of the screen and when you see the Installing Devices progress bar, press SHIFT + F10. This is the security hole! A command console will now open up giving you the potential for wide access to your system.\n\n    11. At the prompt, type NUSRMGR.CPL and press Enter. Voila! You have just gained graphical access to your User Accounts in the Control Panel.\n\n    12. Now simply pick the account you need to change and remove or change your password as you prefer. If you want to log on without having to enter your new password, you can type control userpasswords2 at the prompt and choose to log on without being asked for password. After you’ve made your changes close the windows, exit the command box and continue on with the Repair (have your Product key handy).\n\n    13. Once the Repair is done, you will be able to log on with your new password (or without a password if you chose not to use one or if you chose not to be asked for a password). Your programs and personalized settings should remain intact.
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Unless the program is a standalone exe file, this will not work. Regardless you need to copy the file not the shortcut. If you are downloading a program from the internet, tell it to save to disk not open. Then you can copy the install file to the CD.
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You can't - not legally anyway.  Plus if you could get your hands on a copy of windows professional that you did not own - it would be shut down quickly by windows new authentication service.  Bottom line - go buy it.
1049775
Buy a legal copy of Windows XP.
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If you did not delete the files from Windows Me during the installation, you might be able to remove Win 2000 through the "Add-Remove programs" in control panel.\n\nBut why do you want to remove it?\n2000 is better than Me as far as I know.\n\nAnd why do you have a problem with XP if you have Win 2000?
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Yes, you can use any Windows XP cd to install XP on your computer, but you'll need a valid Authenticity Code or whatever. Technically you can use use your friend's code, but legally you can't.
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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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reinstall office xp using their cd
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well.. its not really that complicated.\n\nFirst off let me analyze your question:.\nYou have a Computer!\nYou have a BLANK hard disk!\nYou have Windows 95 Installation Disk!\n\nHere's something that you will need.\n3½ Floppy drive\n3½ Floppy disk\nA Bootdisk\n\nStep 1: Creating a Bootdisk. \nLook for another PC which has a floppy drive. Then Go to http://www.bootdisk.com to download the bootdisk creator for Windows 95. Then Run the bootdisk creator and create the boot disk. \n\nStep2: Insert the boot disk in the Floppy drive of your PC.\n\nStep 3: Boot your PC.\n\nStep 4: If it asks for "Start with / without CD-Rom Support", choose "Start with CD rom support"\n\nStep 5: Place the Windows 95 cd in the cd reader. \n\nStep 6: Wait till the A:&#92; Prompt comes up. \n\nStep 7: (Optional) New hard drives generally come formatted. But to be on the safer side, you can format it yourself. Type this command "Format d:" (Assuming that d: is your hard drive). Let the format finish.\n\nStep 8: Navigate to your CD drive (Probably E:). and then type 'Setup'\n\nWindows 95 set up should start. Follow the on screen installations. \n\nOnce everything is done. You will have to install the video, sound, modem, pci slot, ethernet drivers.\n\nHope that helps.
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Firstly...don't format your entire computer.\n\nMore than likely to install both, you had to create 2 partitions on your hard drive, one with Windows 2000 and one with Windows XP.\n\nBoot into Windows XP, right click the drive with Windows 2k and click Format.\n\nNext you will need to remove the Boot option for Windows 2k. This will require editing your boot.ini file.\n\nFor instructions on doing so, see this MS article.\nhttp://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=289022\n\nThe line you are looking for will reference Microsoft 2k.\n\nThis line should not be deleted (note: my mutli()disk()rdisk()partition() may be different on yours)\n\n[operating systems]\nmulti(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)&#92;WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect
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You need the original Windows disc that came with the computer.  I would reccomend having this done by a trained professional or somone that knows how to do it.  You may mess somthing up.\n\n\n\n\n\nhttp://www.techstatus.net/
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Yes there is way. Use Nero it will allow you to make boot able CD.
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you can not use that win xp cd. you cant install  it is (OEM) version microsoft will not help you . that version is for 1 pc not 200 pc's even if you find a product key for that  your still have to actiavte it with in 30 days by phone with microsoft & that is where it will not be done b/c you have .da wrong product key & windows will not loginto desktop in 30 days
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1.  Buy Windows XP Upgrade Edition (recommend Professional, but Home edition is fine).  Pro:\n\nhttp://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=477481/sort_type=bottomline\n\n2. Pop it in your CD drive and boot computer.\n\n3. Follow prompts and answer questions that come up during setup wizard (simple).\n\n\n2b.  If your computer doesn't boot from CD or prompt to hit a key to boot, then you may need to set your CD as a boot drive in BIOS.  If that happens, you'll need additional instructions.  Post here.
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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.