Re: Refurbished computer came without OS but with a licensing key!



I'm willing to bet that the seller installed a non-genuine,
bogus version of Windows XP Pro. Try the following:

How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[ln];326246

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

"refurbmadness" wrote:

| Hi,
|
| I bought a refurbished computer that came without an OS but with a licensing
| key for XP Professional. I called the company and they said that I must know
| someone with the software to install and then I can put in my own key. I
| don't know anyone with the software. Any ideas short of buying a new copy?
|
| Thanks,
| Tania
.



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