Re: Windows xp pro oem code is not recognized on install

From: *Vanguard* (no-email_at_no-spam.invalid)
Date: 02/22/04

  • Next message: Diane B: "2 versions installed" 
    Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2004 01:17:34 -0600

    "Rob" said in news:13ec001c3f90f$31af8d00$a301280a@phx.gbl:
    > I have a copy of windows xp pro I am trying to install,
    > but the setup does not recognize the oem code. If anyone
    > has any info I would be more than happy to hear from them.

    If the OEM version came pre-installed, the sticker with the product code
    should be somewhere on the computer case, most likely on the backside. If
    you purchased an OEM version, the product id is on a sticker that is on the
    shrinkwrap around the CD. If you threw away the shrinkwrap without removing
    the sticker, you don't have a product id anymore to use.

    Are you sure you are entering the right characters for the product id? Are
    you entering a zero instead of an oh (0 versus O), a 5 instead of S, a G
    instead of 6, and so forth. Be sure to carefully read the characters in the
    product id. 

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