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[Solved] Why I cannot use the XP key came with my CPU

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junaidahmadj   08-30-2009 at 07:55:53 PM

Recently i bought a used Dell pc optiplex280 and a sticker of XP CD key came with that
When i installed XP from a pirated CD and gave that key, i proved to be invalid
Why is so?
I thought it may be a problem when activating but not on giving key........
Anybody can tell me my rights about that key (am i owner of that key?)

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You need the Dell Windows XP CD that matches the Product Key (Home or Pro).

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Grumpy9117   08-31-2009 at 12:51:28 AM
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You need the Dell Windows XP CD that matches the Product Key (Home or Pro).

Grumpy

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btk1w1   08-31-2009 at 01:44:44 AM

Agree with Grumpy, not any XP CD will work.

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junaidahmadj   08-31-2009 at 06:28:25 PM

Now i have two questions
1) where i can get that XP CD?
2) Do i have genuin rights on this windows?

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btk1w1   09-01-2009 at 12:30:06 AM

Contact Dell and see if you are eligible for a replacement Operating System CD.

I believe the cost is no where near the price of a brand new OS CD. There are reports that the first replacement is free. I'm not sure which category you fall into.

You will need your Dell documentation when filling out the forms or speaking to a representative.

Here's a link to point you in the right direction:

http://askville.amazon.com/Similar [...] e+computer

I believe the EULA has provisions in it which state you can have that Operating System, XP, reside on the machine and no other (If it's OEM). It cannot be moved to another machine and the EULA may be voided in the case of significant hardware upgrade is made to the machine. i.e. Motherboard or Processor.

I not 100% sure but I think that is the general gist of it.

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Grumpy9117   09-01-2009 at 12:44:00 AM

1. Call Dell or borrow one from someone that owns a Dell.
2. Yes, as long as the Product Key sticker is still on the computer.

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junaidahmadj   09-01-2009 at 08:03:20 AM

btk1w1 wrote :

Contact Dell and see if you are eligible for a replacement Operating System CD.

I believe the cost is no where near the price of a brand new OS CD. There are reports that the first replacement is free. I'm not sure which category you fall into.

You will need your Dell documentation when filling out the forms or speaking to a representative.

Here's a link to point you in the right direction:

http://askville.amazon.com/Similar [...] e+computer

I believe the EULA has provisions in it which state you can have that Operating System, XP, reside on the machine and no other (If it's OEM). It cannot be moved to another machine and the EULA may be voided in the case of significant hardware upgrade is made to the machine. i.e. Motherboard or Processor.

I not 100% sure but I think that is the general gist of it.





Yes there is a link to a form to fill in
But on the form there is only American states and no choice to change country outside US??????
Im not in US


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btk1w1   09-01-2009 at 01:04:11 PM

junaidahmadj,

I sent you a private message. Did you get it?

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btk1w1   09-02-2009 at 04:29:46 AM

Scroll to the top of the page, there's a box on the right with a link on it "See all my messages".

Clkkick on it and you should be able to access it.

I also tried to send you an IM via ICQ

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junaidahmadj   10-30-2009 at 12:13:25 PM


Mu ICQ is not being sign in I dont know why....... ;(
Dell and Microsoft both of them are not providing me with free CDs
MS was providing in past but now they ask for shipment charges etc








btk1w1 wrote :

Scroll to the top of the page, there's a box on the right with a link on it "See all my messages".

Clkkick on it and you should be able to access it.

I also tried to send you an IM via ICQ


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junaidahmadj   10-30-2009 at 12:14:07 PM

Thanks everyone, I got my answer, I need Dell XP Cd which i dont have.... its ok

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junaidahmadj   10-30-2009 at 12:17:32 PM

junaidahmad - j@hotmail.com is my email
I dont know i should share it on forum or not.....!


Message edited by junaidahmadj on 10-31-2009 at 06:50:02 PM
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Grumpy9117   10-30-2009 at 01:47:40 PM

You can share it as long as you don't mind spam. What do you expect us to do? Email you a Dell Windows XP CD?

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