Re: License problem

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Trayon5 wrote:
When I went to re-install windows I got a message saying the
license was invalid. Dell Dim. 8250. XP Pro SP2. I'm doing
something wrong but can't figure out what!

Can you be more specific with the wording of the message and when you get
it?

It would be good to include the entire process (general details) leading up
to the message too...

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