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    windows xp pro iso, please.

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by jocker01, Mar 9, 2015.

  1. jocker01

    jocker01 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi.
    I bought my cf18 from ebay and came with windows preloaded but many things didn't work so I decided to put fresh install on it, but my win xp doesn't recognise serial key from the bottom of my laptop.
    Does anybody could help me with iso file of Panasonic windows xp pro, please?
    Regards
    Jocker01
     
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    safn1949 I'm sure I'm on the wrong planet

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    You need the recovery disc set to make it work correctly,otherwise the rotation and front buttons will not work,been there and done that. Contact Rob at Toughbook Talk for the discs.
     
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    jocker01 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I managed to make it work but I can't change os key :(Funny enough I used OEM version and technically I should be able to change key but it won't let me :(
    So I was hoping to get ISO from you guys, please.
    Regards
    Jocker01
     
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    Sorry but it's against forum rules for us to pass around the restore disk. PM Rob to see if he has a set for sale Or check ebay.
     
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    BaRRmaley Notebook Deity

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    1) What is your CF-18 model number? I promise it's not just for publishing specs here :))))
    2) Is it really impossible to change XP key?

    This is a quote from forum rules

    I don't know why, it's very strange for me, but copying of recovery disks is prohibited. We are under risk of ban for that.
     
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    I have mk4: cf-18khh64be. I did try to change key and it say that is invalid. I used Windows XP Pro OEM.
    Regards
    Jocker01
     
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    ADOR Evil Mad Scientist

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    ok. So you have a xp pro COA on the bottom? And you are sure you used a OEM xp disk? IF it's a retail disk the OEM keys won't work.
     
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    Few years back I purchased brand new xp pro disc, which is gold. On a sticker it say OEM.
     
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    I58SR Notebook Consultant

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    You can use this tool provided by Microsoft KeyUpdateTool_enu.exe

    -Nick
     

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    ADOR Evil Mad Scientist

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    Does it have a brand name on the disk from a OEM maker? My generic disk is a Dell disk, (green says dell on it) every time I used it have to change the key. Does yours have a name on it Dell, toshiba, HP, etc, etc. And we are loading a PRO key into a PRO install not a Home version right?
     
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    That thing worked :D
    Thanks.
    I didn't know about this tool before! Everytime when I had to change the licence key I used regedit but this method doesn't work if you using key from another Windows distribution but this tiny tool does it job well.
    This is actually perfect news! Any windows xp can be installed and then licence key change with this tool and
    Thanks again.
    Regards
    Jocker01
     
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