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    Product key on another windows xp pro version...

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Hexxed, Dec 9, 2006.

  1. Hexxed

    Hexxed Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello,

    I am gonna reformat my laptop soon.

    But i don't have a copy of windows xp pro (what it currently runs atm).

    I have borrowed a windows xp pro cd from a mate but im not sure if i can use it with my product key after a reformat.

    And second, my mates version is in english and the one im currently using is in dutch.

    Any idea's?

    Greets,

    Tim.
     
    Hexxed, Dec 9, 2006
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    call your computer manufacturer and they mite be able to give u a key if you tell them your problem
     
    thelaxplaya7, Dec 9, 2006
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  3. Hexxed

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    But i allready have a valid key, my question is if it gonna work on another windows xp pro version (only difference is the language).
     
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    No, the key will not work. You have to have a disc that matches that key. They must be the same version of XP, same language, OEM vs Retail, etc. You also will run into license problems since most XP activation codes can only be used on one current running XP.

    Call dell's tech support and request the XP disc. They'll send it to you free and normally within 2 business days.
     
    Amber, Dec 9, 2006
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  5. Hexxed

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    Ah, ok.

    Thanks for the info!

    :)
     
    Hexxed, Dec 9, 2006
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