Re: Windows XP registration

There is no such thing as registration key.
There IS an activation key.
You do not have to register WinXP.
You DO have to activate it (unless it's a new computer that cam
preregistered).

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"tosime" <tosime@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> The problem I have is that when I install windows updates, I am told that
> my registration key does not match my Windows so I am unable to activate
> the updates.
>
> My last resort is to buy a new Windows XP - but this is like paying twice.
>
> Thanks for your interest...Tony
>
>
> "Malke" <invalid@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:u$gcANjXFHA.2768@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> tosime wrote:
>>
>>> My laptop had windowsXP pre-installed. I have the product key sticker
>>> on the bottom of the laptop. A vendor had to reinstall WindowsXP to
>>> enable my laptop connect to our network. They could not find my
>>> original disk so they used their own windowsxp as a temporary
>>> solution. What do I do now? Can I avoid buying a new windowsxp? I
>>> suspect someone may have used my original disk and registered it with
>>> my key.
>>
>> What makes you think the tech didn't just use your Product Key that is
>> on the bottom of your laptop? What problem(s) are you having?
>>
>> Malke
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