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thundertracks · **XP SP3 KEY Install? -** 02-20-2010, 09:00 PM

I installed XP sp3 in a mini9 that had linux in it. I used the Dell disc from my other mini. Problem is I have a valid keycode for XP Home, but it never asked me for the keycode during the install. Is it going to disable XP after a month or so, I need to fix this by Monday, because my sister is taking it back with her and she lives about 400 miles away. Looked in there, can't seem to find how to activate my keycode. Any help is appreciated.

rrfranczak3 · 02-20-2010, 10:54 PM

you can check by going to MS and validating the OS

link:
http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/def...displaylang=en

the validation box is on the left, there is one for Windows and one for Office...it will install a couple of items then validate your software....you can trust it..its the MS site

dsf3g · 02-22-2010, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by thundertracks

I installed XP sp3 in a mini9 that had linux in it. I used the Dell disc from my other mini. Problem is I have a valid keycode for XP Home, but it never asked me for the keycode during the install. Is it going to disable XP after a month or so, I need to fix this by Monday, because my sister is taking it back with her and she lives about 400 miles away. Looked in there, can't seem to find how to activate my keycode. Any help is appreciated.

My understanding is that the Dell restore CD includes a volume license that does not require activation. So you'll be OK, even though what you've done is not technically allowed by Microsoft's XP license.

thundertracks · **XP -** 02-22-2010, 02:59 AM

That is why I had a valid XP Home key to activate it. Never thought about it being a Dell branded disc, and how the licensing works with it, being that it is an OEM disc. Is there a way to change the key? I looked on the web, all I found was software you had to buy. Certainly different than Vista or 7.

thundertracks · **Changing XP Keycode -** 05-16-2010, 01:16 PM

Finally found how to change keycode in XP, Change the Windows XP Key - How To Change the Windows XP Product Key Code - Change XP CD Key works great, able to change XP keycode or check to see if XP is activated, step by step instructions with screenshots.

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thundertracks Senior Member Posts: 320 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northeast Pa. U.S.	XP - 02-22-2010, 02:59 AM That is why I had a valid XP Home key to activate it. Never thought about it being a Dell branded disc, and how the licensing works with it, being that it is an OEM disc. Is there a way to change the key? I looked on the web, all I found was software you had to buy. Certainly different than Vista or 7.

thundertracks Senior Member Posts: 320 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northeast Pa. U.S.	Changing XP Keycode - 05-16-2010, 01:16 PM Finally found how to change keycode in XP, Change the Windows XP Key - How To Change the Windows XP Product Key Code - Change XP CD Key works great, able to change XP keycode or check to see if XP is activated, step by step instructions with screenshots.

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