Windows xp home

[grizz001]

I installed 1 gig of ram and I got an activation screen which is blank. How can i remedy this?

 

[me 1]

Try taking it out again, and put it back in (make sure your placing it at the right angle, and you hear a click)

Sorry, but I have to ask:
Are U sure it's compatible?

 

[grizz001]

Yes I purchased it from same store I purchased system from. I just do not understand how I can reactivate windows with a blank blue screen. Microsoft will not help only if I pay them. I do believe I installed it correctly.

 

[me 1]

Sorry, I was a bit busy.

A few more questions (I know, It's annoying )

what pc model do you have? (exact model)
If you take it out (your new ram stick) does windows loads normally or is the activition screen ok?
What kind of ram your new one is?
And how much mb/gb is the old one?
(I need this info to check if it's of and if your system supports it)

Ok, first thing, if U can , try go to safe mode(f8 at startup) and try activate from there

Start>run and type oobe/msoobe /a
and click ok

I also found some problems being related to Internet explorer (yeah, I know weird...)
try uninstalling/reinstalling or updating it. Then try the activition again.

Here are some links that might help:
http://www.mydigitallife.info/fix-windows-xp-activate-windows-now-wizard-not-show-nor-display-error/
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_xp-windows_install/windows-xp-activation-window-does-not-start-open/84716389-40fd-4d29-9005-a262d47a0a1d
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314935

If you don't have any luck with safe mode or IE, just answer my questions back , and we'll see.

 

[grizz001]

I went the easy was Installed Win7. everything ok I managed to backup c drive programs pic's etc took drive out hooked it up to another and voila done. Thanks