Re: Win XP Pro Product Key

Tech-Archive recommends: Repair Windows Errors & Optimize Windows Performance

anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com
Date: 09/17/04 

Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2004 00:09:42 -0700

Ok, I'll give it a go & post back if it works or not...
Thanks for your help.
JTKpenguin
>-----Original Message-----
>Yes, the shop use an unauthorized method to install
Windows XP and now
>it is time to pay the price...you are paying by needing
to Repair
>Install.
>
>No, you settings should not be changed, a Repair
Installation should
>leave all data and settings in tact...but back-up
important data just
>in case.
>
>--
>Jupiter Jones [MVP]
>http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
>
>
>"jtkpenguin" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
in message
>news:103501c49c37$66bd68c0$a301280a@phx.gbl...
>> Just so's I understand this correctly, the shop I
bought
>> the pc & was given the cd from, used a pirated key to
>> install win xp on the pc?
>> Will doing the Repair Installation change any of my
>> settings?
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>Then you do have a pirated key for installation.
>>>Follow the instructions for a Repair Installation using
>> the correct CD
>>>and key.
>>>
>>>--
>>>Jupiter Jones [MVP]
>>>http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
>>>
>>>
>>><anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>news:01fa01c49c28$51a50290$a501280a@phx.gbl...
>>>> yes exactly - I run Magical Jelly bean to check my
>>>> installation key & it begins with FCKGW but the one
on
>> my
>>>> cd sticker begins with JRKFC....
>>>
>>>
>>>.
>>>
>
>
>.
>

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