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Windows XP Pro - activation
I killed my old laptop and had to remove the hard drive and install it into another computer. It wants to be activated but will not accept the same number that it was originally registered with. What can I do about this?ThanksPrivate message meUnfortunatly, when your register windows, it...
Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Telecom & Utilities, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, office@..., activation, Activate Windows, phone, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP
Discussion threads 2007-06-05

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activate Windows XP
what happens if I do not activate Windows XP after 30 days? I have use a Windows XP installation CD from DELL to install in another Dell PC. Any issues with that?regards,After 30 days the installation will no longer work until it has been activated. You will just get...
Tags: choywg@..., CoA, computer, HAL, hardware, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, OEM, product key, windows
Q&A 2005-10-11
How to re-activate windows xp proffesional
Hi,I my hard drive was failure, so I replaced it with a new one dan re-installing the operating system windows XP Professional, but it's a failure when I try to activated it. How to re-activate it ? I don't have to purchase a new winXP, right ?many thanks,-PudjiRe: Some HelpHi...
Tags: pudji.s@..., Microsoft Windows XP, hard drive, OEM, Microsoft Windows
Discussion threads 2007-06-28
When the Activate Windows Alert Won't Let You In
The strangest thing! A friend of mine has a laptop. He's using WinXP. He activated Windows as requested by the Activate Windows alert. However, he keeps getting the message, and now he's not able to get into his computer. He can't get pass the "Welcome"...
Tags: Activate Windows Alert, comp1systems@..., laptop computer, Microsoft Windows, off-topic, PC
Discussion threads 2005-03-30
need 2 know how 2 activate windows xp pro
ladys n gents i downloaded a xp pro cd and installed it and then it asked me for the key couple days l8r n then said that u hve 3days 2 find it or u cant log on until u validate the key. now can anyone help me because ...
Tags: CD Key, computer, kelly_50kelvin@..., library computer, Microsoft Windows XP, product key, windows, xp pro
Discussion threads 2006-09-17
activate windows xp pro
trying to activate windows xp pro but can't seem to bring up installation codeHere's how. ...plus the alternate way.Do it on-line or by phone. Just follow the instructions found here:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307890
Tags: windows XP Pro, Microsoft Windows XP
Discussion threads 2008-06-15
The Windows XP Product Activation guide
Whether you want to or not, Microsoft requires you to activate Windows XP. While it's an easy process to complete, you might be wondering what the steps are. Jim Wells walks you through the options.Windows XP Product Activation WPA is Microsoft's much-talked-about foray into end-user piracy protection for its latest...
Tags: Operating systems, Network security, Wi-Fi, WIRELESS, Jim Wells MBA, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, WPA, Microsoft Corp.
Technical articles 2002-02-14
Acticating Windows XP Pro
I have purchased Windows Xp Pro with SP2 on.I installed it and it asked me to activate it, this is what i did.I had to buy a new Hard drive and my other one stopped working correctly.I once again installed Windows Xp Pro and it asked me to activate it....
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Windows XP Pro, activation, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, john.cb1@..., windows, hard drive, PC
Q&A 2006-08-19
windows activation
this computer i set up for a friend has passed the 30 day activation time and now probably locked up. how do i fix this and activate it? i cannot reformat as there are important documents on the pc...YouCall Microsoft and they will walk you through the activation process. Good...
Tags: INTERNET, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, PRODUCTIVITY, activation screen, Microsoft Corp.
Discussion threads 2008-08-03
Activate Telnet from the GUI or the command line in Windows Server 2003
You can manage most Windows Server 2003 functions through the use of Telnet. Here's how to activate Telnet. Thanks to the addition of a good Telnet server and a major expansion of Windows' command-line functionality, you can manage most Windows Server 2003 functions through...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, GUI, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Telnet, Microsoft Windows, Scott Lowe MCSE, Windows Server 2003 Tips Newsletter, Networking, Operating Systems, Software
Technical articles 2005-07-01
activation demanded after recovery windows xp
after a nasty crash, i recovered my comouter with an old restore point, manually recovered with the repair console on windows diskonce the computer started in safe mode but now he demands activation but now i cant log in because computer only functions in safe mode and save mode doesnt...
Tags: restore point, safe mode
Discussion threads 2008-09-22
How do I... Install Windows Vista in a dual-boot configuration along with Windows XP?
This article is also available as a TechRepublic download. A TechRepublic gallery explaining how to create a dual boot configuration is available as well.Areyou really excited about the prospect of experimenting with the new features inthe Windows Vista operating system, but are not yet ready to give up yourexisting Windows...
Tags: dual-boot configuration, Greg Shultz, hard drive, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, second hard-disk, second partition, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Technical articles 2007-02-08
Windows XP Activation
I have a user that is running windows xp Home and everytime anyone logs into the system it requestes that they activate windows then it will tell you windows is already activated click ok to exit. Then back to the login screen in circles it will allow me to log...
Tags: administrator, deerek11@..., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, safe mode, window, windows
Q&A 2004-10-05
Implementing Terminal Services in Windows Server 2003
One of the Windows server features that has evolved the most over the years is Terminal Services. Originally released as an add-on feature for Windows NT, Terminal Services has become an integral feature of Windows Server 2003. Here's how you can implement Terminal Servers on Windows Server 2003.What does Terminal...
Tags: Terminal Service, terminal services, Brien M. Posey MCSE, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, server
Technical articles 2004-06-09
Upgrading a user to Windows Vista from Windows 2000
If you're like me, you prefer to install your operating system upgrades on a clean and formatted hard drive instead of simply upgrading from the current operating system. It provides a much cleaner and stable install, and it gives the opportunity to later install only the programs you want, eliminating...
Tags: Hard Drive, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Vista, Product Key, Microsoft Windows, Option, Joe Rosberg
Blog posts 2007-08-22
WINDOWS XP DOESN'T RECOGNIZE MY MODEM
I had to reboot my laptop purchased second hand with a COPY of the WINDOWS XP MEDIA CENTER EDITION start up disk, or whatever they're called, given to me by the guy I bought the laptop from. Anyways, now xp doesnt recognize my modem. As you can probably tell, I...
Tags: Modems, Notebooks, modem, laptop computer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP
Discussion threads 2008-01-26
Poll: Have you ever changed the registration information on a Windows machine?
FirstYou should post this as a Question in the Questions forum.It doesn't belong tacked onto a Discussion.SecondIt may help to actually provide more detail.There is a big difference in a WiFi solution for 1KM of open field than a Kilometer packed with concrete/metal buildings and a high intensity power line...
Tags: Wireless LANs, registration information, Wi-Fi, Microsoft Windows, Re-Activation
Discussion threads 2009-10-27
i need to reactivate windows!
Hi All:after i have reformat the harddisk, windows ask me to activate windows within 30 days, i have try to key in the product key number frm the casing sticker, but it say it is mismatch! what should i do? i am using genuin software/CD frm DELL.somebody can help me...
Tags: activation, Internet, Microsoft Corp., naturale02@..., PC, Product Key, window, windows
Q&A 2005-11-29
windows xp: avioding activation
im going to try to explain this the best i can.i activated window xp when i intalled it back in january now i cant log in that says "a problem has prevented windows form accuretely checking the status of the license for this computer. to proceed your copy of windows...
Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, monhomri21@..., window
Discussion threads 2007-04-01
Need to re-activate Windows license?
I have a 7 year old PC that I added Windows XP to about 5 years ago. I've suddenly started getting pop-ups telling me that "this copy of windows is not activated. In order to be properly licensed this copy must be activated." Could this be a virus?It could be...
Tags: E-mail, Construction, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows
Discussion threads 2008-10-19
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