Re: Windows XP CD keys

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The OEM Product Keys affixed to the computers are
only valid with the computer manufacturer's method
of restoring Windows XP. You'll need to contact
the computer manufacturer and order their restore CDs.

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
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"R.1. Burden" wrote:

| I have several computers win my organization
| that have windows XP COA on the case.
|
| but the machines have been loaded with windows 2000
| I am currently reloading these pcs with xp
|
| however the disk I have doenst like the cd keys on the machine
| when I try an install.... any way around this
| besides locating the original disks.
|
| --
| Thank you for all your help

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