Re: Windows XP CD keys

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.

All you need is the same type of key wih the same kind of install media.

In your case you would need OEM install media to use your OEM Keys.

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