Product Key will not work on XP re-install?
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you need the same type of disc if it was a home oem eddition ect
633781
Use genuine Windows XP Edition
132002
Two tools should help you with determining your CD key of a running / working XP machine.\n\nhttp://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml\nhttp://www.skaro.net/cd-keyreader\n\nEnjoy!\n-KOZ\nComputer networking phoenix\nhttp://www.arizona-computer-repair.com/
409371
Try to open it by all means: double click, right click open, etc. If it won't work, you will have to un-install it and then install it again but in any partition that has enough hard disk memory. Or another option is to empty the partition that acts as scratch disc (I guess it's C:) from some large files (move them to D or E).\nHope it works.
734765
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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Hi,\n\nTry using the Windows Product Key Update Tool, available here:\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/genuine/selfhelp/PKUInstructions.aspx\n\nThis should allow you to put in your now genuine copy's key to overwrite the other one. It should also check the windows system files to make sure they're valid too.\n\nPlus a thumbs up for your q ;)\n\nHTH
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Restart the system, keep hitting the F8 key until you get into the menu, at the menu select "Use last known good configuration"\n\nIf that works then bingo, if not then if you can get into windows at all then go to start--> run and type ( or if you are lazy copy and paste this command )\n\nsfc /scannow\n\nMake sure to have the xp disc or the recovery disc handy.\n\nIf that does not work then back up all of your data and do a clean install.\n\nHow to do a repair install :\n\nhttp://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm\n\nHow to do a clean install :\n\nhttp://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html\n\nHope this helps.
942571
If there are no XP specific drivers, the drivers for Windows 2000 should work fine. Give it a try, any way.
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If you are able to use the old disk drive with the old installation of windows xp on it then it is the simple task of using the following free software to recover your product key.\n\nhttp://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml\n\nBut if that is not possible to do that then a call to microsoft customer services will help you as long (as you have a real copy of windows).
692128
Contact Microsoft and have them reissue you another key.  Follow the instructions on the telephone
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Microsoft is getting tough on people who use pirated software.  If the XP doesn't pass the validation scan MS offers an electronic Product Key for $149 USD (XP Pro) or $99 (XP Home).\n\nThere are several legal merchants who sell the software for a lot less.  Try www.edirectsoftware.com and they had XP Pro SP2 full install disks for about $100 USD.\n\nIf you purchase a full install CD you don't have to do a reinstall.  You can do a repair.  That let's you overwrite the existing XP, repair or replace any corrupted or missing files, register the new Product Key, and you don't lose any of your settings or other applications.  You will have to visit the update site to reinstall patches and fixes.
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****Updated response per update posted to by the asker***\n\nCan't think much more about what might be wrong, but after doing some research, I came across the following resource:\n(http://www.djvagon.co.uk/sonyhotkeyutility.html). \n\nI found it on a message board, and apparently, it has resolved the problem for the guy. The message can be found at the following \nurl: http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread25715-2.html). For convenience, this is what it asks you to do.\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------\n(previous answer)\nA lot of people are reporting problems similar to yours after reinstalling/formatting their computer.\n\nThe most common fix for this is:\n\nReinstall the HotKey utilitysoftware support for this function from Sony. Try checking their support site there is one here for 2000 so you may need to search for the XP\n\n\nhttp://www.ita.sel.sony.com/support/pc/pcgf270280/windows2000/
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This is a tricky one, because regardless of how this goes, you will have to reactivate your copy of XP.  The CD license installed by HP has a number that is computed from all of the parts in your system, including the MoBo Chipset.  If you are replacing with an HP original part, it may work.  If you are replacing it with a different manufactured MoBo, it probably will not.  You can call Microsoft and tell tehm that you had to replace your MoBo and they can guide you through the reactivation process.  Keep in mind that once you do this, you can not do it again regardless of the CD-Key you have.  Hope this helps
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There should really only be XP Home Full or XP Home Upgrade.  I'm not aware of any variations on the home edition in terms of versions.  And there's no volume licensing for it, so any version of home should work unless you try to install the full version and only have an upgrade key - then you'll need a key from a previous version of Windows.
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All the other things will stop working if you wipe it clean and start over. However, you should be able to re-install a legitimate copy of Windows over top of the existing one and everything in the registry for the other programs will be kept, and the programs should still work....even if they are counterfeit.\nMine came with XP Home Edition already installed.
752378
install from any xp cd and give your cd key it w'll work
373725
It won't.  It shows you paid for Windows Millenium only. If you pay for Windows XP you will get a key that works for Windows XP.  Really... it is like trying to use the key to your old car to start your new car...