Re: Enter OS Key? Repair install?????

Thanks for the link. I'll check it out. Do you know if the fact that the hard
drive was re-partitioned since it was purchased will make a difference when
performing a "destructive recovery"?

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Thanks.


"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

> Apparently, someone installed an illegal, pirated version
> of Windows XP Professional. You'll have to backup your
> important files, then use the HP method of performing
> a "destructive recovery".
>
> HP Pavilions that ship with Microsoft Windows XP do
> not come with Recovery CDs. Instead, they use a hidden
> space (partition) on the hard drive to store the recovery
> information.
>
> Read the following article thoroughly, then follow
> the steps outlined to perform a "destructive"
> recovery operation.
> http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&cc=us&docname=bph07145&product=71013&dlc=en&lang=en
>
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> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
> Microsoft Newsgroups
>
> Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx
>
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>
> "Gail" wrote:
>
> | I have a year old HP laptop that came with XP Pro SP1 pre-installed. I have
> | the original CD, and the sticker with the key on the bottom of the laptop. I
> | let my daughter use the laptop while in college, but without the installation
> | CD. Now that I have the laptop back, Belarc Advisor shows a different OS key,
> | and an MS validation error message says that it's a company license that
> | expired. How do I reenter my original key? Will performing a repair install
> | solve this problem? If yes, will a repai install mess up all my installed
> | applications? will I have to reinstall all my other applications?
> | --
> | Thanks.
>
.

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