I really need help. Key mix-up

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From: PatrickResearch9 (PatrickResearch9_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/27/04 

Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2004 16:19:03 -0700

Ok, four days ago I bought a computer from Tiger Direct. They said the
computer came with windows XP pro. Windows XP pro came pre-installed. I didnt
get a CD. I turned my computer on. They hadn't entered the Product key so the
installation wasnt complete. No problem right? They gave me a product key
with the computer. I typed in the product key and it said "invalid key" or
whatever. Come to find out, they gave me a Home Edition key. I tried to call
Tiger for four days to get a new Code. I couldnt get through to anyone who
could help me at all. I need to get my Product key switched to the proper
one. Can anyone help me? Give me a phone number i can call to talk to
microsoft tech support? Or anything that may help me? I went to microsofts
website..obviously...and the phone numbers dont apply. I dont need help
installing anything...or reporting anything with pyracy or whatever their
really obscure cases they have numbers applied to. I CANT afford to throw
away money on buying ANOTHER copy of XP Pro because of tiger direct and
microsofts miscommunication. Just dont send me back to tigerdirect. Ive
talked to them. For FOUR days. Its like asking a legless man to swim a
marathon. They are completely incapable. Please help.

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