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    y my cd key dont work on my notebook?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by sango, Feb 8, 2007.

  1. sango

    sango Newbie

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    i have a windows xp cd which i use to install the windows xp on my desktop

    but i have tried to install the cd on my notebook and the same cd key dont work!!!

    any1 know why?
     
    sango, Feb 8, 2007
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  2. rbdesign

    rbdesign Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    If you're trying to have both system with the same cd at the same time, that would be the problem. You're only allowed one computer per cd key.
     
    rbdesign, Feb 8, 2007
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  3. Jalf

    Jalf Comrade Santa

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    Most likely because the key is tied to another hardware configuration (say, if it's an OEM license it's only valid for that one machine)
     
    Jalf, Feb 8, 2007
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  4. Sykotic

    Sykotic Notebook Evangelist

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    Your windows license is only valid on 1 computer at a time. Unkess its an OEM computer, ie Dell, Gateway, etc then it will only work on just that 1 computer. I recommend you purchase another license. There is alot of good deals now that Vista is out. GL
     
    Sykotic, Feb 8, 2007
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