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From: Darrin (Darrin_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/17/05 

Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2005 18:01:02 -0800

I had to replace a motherboard in an emachine. When Windows loaded it said I
have to reactivate. I cliked yes and the activate windows screen appeared.
There is no text in the screen, just the logo of the two keys. I am stuck at
this point. Any help would be appriciated.

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