Re: Windows Activation

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anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com
Date: 08/21/04 

Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2004 22:49:26 -0700

Like I said, I never recieved it. I have no sticker on my
computer, and one didn't come with my XP disk. I
downloaded a program that gives me a product key, but the
activation wizard says thats an invalid code.

>-----Original Message-----
>There should be a Sticker which is the Certificate of
Authentication on the
>back or side of your PC case. If a notebook, look
underneath. This is the
>code for Windows XP. that you need
>--
>Cari (MS-MVP Windows Client - Printing, Imaging &
Hardware)
>www.coribright.com

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