The only problem is re-installing my OS. I've got a Windows XP Pro Disc+CD Key but i'm not sure if the CD Key is already activated, and i have my original Windows Home Edition CD Key but not the disc. :??: What could i do to insure a working install of Windows...

windows xp home edition freezes when updating it. Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers () Hi I use a windows xp home edition (OEM) CD and when i first installed it on my computer and tried to check on the updates available for windows...

Did you format the drive before you try to install the OS ? "Dave Dingler" wrote in message news:1900C901-ECEE-4955-8E98-AEC26AC45BA3@microsoft.com... >I am trying to install windows Home Edition XP to a new hard drive. I get > the following message...

i have a window xp pro (without the CD,was a copy )and want to install window xp home ,i have the CD can i do that please help Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics () As in illegal copy of XP....Installing home is no problem,install...

Product key. I was wondering if I had a Windows XP OEM Product Key but only a Windows Home CD. Would the Windows XP Home edition accept the OEM Product Key? Let's say I lost the OEM CD and still have the Home Edition CD. I want to reinstall on the computer...

CORE 2 DUO E6600 XFX 7900GTX EXTREME EDITION 2GB OCZ DDR2 667 RAM CREATIVE AUDIGY SOUND CARD ;) Ill also maybe try it out back on my home edition of windows, doesnt take that long to format and install it and it will pretty much tell me right away if...

windows XP. Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support () My hard drive crash, and i send to repeir but they install window home edition sp2, and my original window is Dell XP professional sp1, i want to load my window, but I cannot...

Administrator Account Error when trying to install a program. Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics () I have had the Home Edition of XP on my computer for 6 months and have had no problems installing hardware or softwear until today when...

of XP Pro. Since I had bought the PC from an online retailer, I called them and they said my 30 days were up, to call Dell. Dell sent me a 148.00 Windows Home Edition. I called them back and they aren't going to take it back sincxe I opened the package....

Problem installing Windows 7. smit.all Problem Installing Windows 7 I'm trying to install Windows 7 Home Premium (upgrade). After clicking the "install" I'm getting an Error Code 0X80070490. Could resolve it by running 'cmd' and typing in 'sfc/scannow'....