Re: CD Key Errors
From: Mike Kolitz (mikekol_at_idontlikespam.mvps.org)
Date: 04/18/04
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Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2004 12:37:48 -0500
CD-Keys with different media are always interesting, because the key is
specific to the type of media. A retail key is different from an OEM key,
is different from a Volume License key, is different from an MSDN key.
My guess is that you're probably not using the same media type that your
CD-Key is created for. Did you buy your Windows XP from a store in a
cardboard (retail) box? Or did you buy it from a computer store in a small
package, or did it come pre-installed on your computer?
If the former, you have a retail CD/Key combination. If the latter, you
have an OEM CD/Key combination.
If you need a replacement CD:
For retail version replacements: Call (800) 426-9400
For OEM replacements, contact the OEM who sold it.
You may also want to double-check the key to make sure you typed it
correctly. Sometimes, the Bs can look like 8s, and 6s like Gs, etc.
-- Mike Kolitz MCSE 2000 MS-MVP - Windows Setup and Deployment Remember to check Windows Update often, and apply the patches marked as Critical! http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com Protect your PC! http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect "Evan Patton" <evan_patton@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:094701c42569$16f70de0$a601280a@phx.gbl... > Recently I had to reinstall Windows due to some hardware > issues but I had misplaced my CD. I borrowed my friend's > disk and got through to the point where you enter in your > key. I still have my key but when I put it in Windows > said it was no good. It's the same one I used to install > with my disk so I don't see why it wouldn't work, unless > there's one unique key per disk. > > Does this mean I'm going to have to go out and get > another copy of Windows? > > Evan
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