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    Installing windows XP pro on G1s

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by g1slover, Feb 9, 2008.

  1. g1slover

    g1slover Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey everyone, I have downloaded the G1s image file with slipstream included and download everything on the wiki page which I found to be really helpful. During the installation I have tried all the both my windwos xp cd key which doesn't seem to work. Now, my installation is held at that point. Could anyone PM me a working cd key? I promised not to post it anywhere else. I just want to continue with the installtion. Thanks in advance.
     
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  2. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    If your cd key doesn't work then call Microsoft about it. You aren't allowed to ask for these kinds of things on the forums.
     
    SmoothTofu, Feb 9, 2008
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    g1slover Notebook Enthusiast

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    The problem is that now I can't continue with the installation since my cd key didn't work. Sorry about the post I didn't know I can't ask for things like this. Sigh I guess I have to reformat back to vista.
     
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    000111 Atari Master

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    just call microsoft and tell them you are reinstalling a second copy of the OS on the same computer. they can't stop you from having two installations of XP in 2 different partitions on the same computer. i called when i installed XP for a second time on this very same laptop and it was no problem. one installation for work, one for home.
     
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  5. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    Probably the image is based off an OEM installation kit, and you are using retail CD keys? In any case, you are indeed not allowed to ask for CD keys on the forum, using someone else's CD key is illegal. :)

    You can try contacting Microsoft as suggested, and explain the problem.
     
    E.B.E., Feb 10, 2008
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    g1slover Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you all for the advice. I did call Microsoft and they provided me with a new cd key. Now the installation of xp is completed and the new G1S-A1 is simply amazing. The way it logs into windows, the way it load web pages, and much more. G1S-A1 + XP = Happy User!
     
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    Theros123 Web Designer & Developer

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    Cool! Honestly, Vista for me was just as fast...after optimizing it a bit :p. I mean I had something like 20-30 processes after a clean install instead of the 70-80 normally! So big improvement.
     
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    gengerald Technofile Extraordinaire

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    Would you be able to use an old oem copy off an older, broken laptop? Technically you own it but it no longer works, so can you transfer that kind of lic?
     
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  9. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    Well I have no idea if it's technically legal, but by my own personal standards I would consider that fair use, and I'd do it :)

    You needn't follow my own standards though :) You should check the license terms.
     
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