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    Can't reinstall windows XP?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by zee_cat, Jan 14, 2009.

  1. zee_cat

    zee_cat Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey everyone. I tried to install windows xp last night and when I got to the part where I had to insert the CD key, the setup said the key was invalid. I tried both the key that came with the disk AND the key that was on the bottom of my dell laptop and neither worked.

    I had already deleted all the other partitioned drives so now I am constantly stuck in the setup yet I cannot continiue because for some reason the computer will not accept my cd keys.

    Does anyone have any advice?
     
    zee_cat, Jan 14, 2009
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  2. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Call up the Microsoft validation number and see if you can get the key verified, or get validation through that method.
     
    Shyster1, Jan 14, 2009
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    Hiker Notebook Deity

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    With my Dell the only "key" is on the bottom of the computer. There is no key on the re-install disk.
     
    Hiker, Jan 14, 2009
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