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Tim
Hello,
I bought a new notebook from Fujitsu Siemens, and it came with Windows
Vista. I installed it, but it seems that lots of our softwares aren't
working correctly anymore (I'm a developer).
Therefor I formatted the thing, and installed Windows XP. Since I had
to do it "quick", I used a copy of a Windows XP SP2 CD at one of my
customers.
Now it seems that this copy isn't "Genuine", so I can't install any
updates and stuff.
I'd like to make my Windows XP Genuine, but I can't figure out how!
I contacted our supplier, and he told me that Microsoft allows
downgrading from Vista Business to XP Pro. I had to use a normal
Windows XP SP2 CD, and install it, and then afterwards ring a phone
number (Belgium: 0800 40759 = The Microsoft Key Desk). They would help
me with the downgrade.
Unfortunately, this phone-number asks for 6 sets of 6 numbers, that I
am unable to give, since I can't open the Activate Windows box
anymore! (When I start "oobe /msoobe /a", it tells me Windows is
already activated). I also can't get anyone on the line, so I have to
do it with a machine :s.
I already downloaded the Microsoft Software to change my serial, but
when I enter the Windows Vista serial, it's not allowed.
Therefor: How can make my Windows XP Pro SP2 (English) Genuine,
without re-installing my computer, using my serial of Windows Vista
Business??
Sincerely,
Tim
I bought a new notebook from Fujitsu Siemens, and it came with Windows
Vista. I installed it, but it seems that lots of our softwares aren't
working correctly anymore (I'm a developer).
Therefor I formatted the thing, and installed Windows XP. Since I had
to do it "quick", I used a copy of a Windows XP SP2 CD at one of my
customers.
Now it seems that this copy isn't "Genuine", so I can't install any
updates and stuff.
I'd like to make my Windows XP Genuine, but I can't figure out how!
I contacted our supplier, and he told me that Microsoft allows
downgrading from Vista Business to XP Pro. I had to use a normal
Windows XP SP2 CD, and install it, and then afterwards ring a phone
number (Belgium: 0800 40759 = The Microsoft Key Desk). They would help
me with the downgrade.
Unfortunately, this phone-number asks for 6 sets of 6 numbers, that I
am unable to give, since I can't open the Activate Windows box
anymore! (When I start "oobe /msoobe /a", it tells me Windows is
already activated). I also can't get anyone on the line, so I have to
do it with a machine :s.
I already downloaded the Microsoft Software to change my serial, but
when I enter the Windows Vista serial, it's not allowed.
Therefor: How can make my Windows XP Pro SP2 (English) Genuine,
without re-installing my computer, using my serial of Windows Vista
Business??
Sincerely,
Tim