Re: Lost XP Pro install disk still have Key can I use my other XP pro disk using second key
From: Tim (tare_at_NOSPAMbtopenworld.com)
Date: 02/23/04
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Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 19:04:48 -0000
Hi there,
No this isn't the case, have loaded XP Pro retail version which I use on my
desktop and then there is an activation procedure you have to use to insert
the Toshiba MS XP Pro Key which is on the laptop, then phone MS activation
line and all is sorted it means I've used a retail version of XP Pro but
using a different key.
As for saving the system, no just formatted and clean reinstall, activation
and then load SP1 and all the XP updates and then the Toshiba drivers hey
presto all up and running.
The Toshiba Recovery Disks do a full install including the Toshiba drivers
and software but a replacement costs quite a lot.
Many thanks for your input, Tim.
"Alex Nichol" <alexn.mvpdts@ntlworld.delete.com> wrote in message
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> Tim wrote:
>
> >Hopefully the subject says it all I have a Toshiba Portege 4000 with no
> >Recovery disk but with it's original XP Pro licence key. I also have a
> >retail version of XP Pro for my desktop can I use the retail version to
> >install on my Portege and change the licence key somewhere in the process
or
> >do I have to fork out a small fortune to Toshiba for a recovery disk.
>
> The CD with the Toshiba would be from a different 'series' of CDs which
> will need a Key taken from their own set. So it is unlikely that it
> will work with the desktop disk (but the check is made at a very early
> stage, so you could try - just don't format the system first). Toshiba
> though should be able to supply a replacement of the physical CD - to
> use with your existing key - for only a modest charge
>
>
> --
> Alex Nichol MS MVP (Windows Technologies)
> Bournemouth, U.K. Alexn@mvps.D8E8L.org (remove the D8 bit)
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