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    XP pro instalation 4501WLMI

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by rmccurdy8, Sep 3, 2005.

  1. rmccurdy8

    rmccurdy8 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am trying to install XP pro from a regular copy as opposed to the recovery disk. How come it wont recognize my CD key on the bottom of the lapop?

    Thanks
     
    rmccurdy8, Sep 3, 2005
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  2. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You"ll need to type the key from the retail CD case, the key on the botttom of the laptop is for OEM disc's that Acer provided.
     
    miner, Sep 3, 2005
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    gecko Notebook Evangelist

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    I ran into this problem too. Try finding an OEM XP Pro cd from somebody else and try the key. It might take a few tries to get a cd that will take the key.
     
    gecko, Sep 5, 2005
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