Re: Windows XP activation

MattSamyel wrote:
Excuse me, I got COA tag with my new computer and shop assistant told
me, that I can use it with every CD of Windows XP Proffesional.

What does it say on the COA? (*Don't* give us the product key!) You need
to determine also if the license is OEM or Retail.

So I installed Windows XP Prof.

From what kind of media did you install it?


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