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I formatted my hard disk and then realised that I had not got any Windows XP
Setup Disk because I had an OEM version, though I still had the Product Key
(for Windows XP Home Edition) on the sticker on the side of my computer.
I borrowed a Windows XP Professional Edition CD from my friend and tried to
install it using my Home Edition CD Key, which did not work so I used his own
CD Key - which I found out was also a pirated CD Key.
Of course, now I cannot pass validation and update my computer.
Is there any way to Validate my computer and put in my original Product Key
seeing it is a genuine Product Key?(preferrably without having to reformat or
reinstall windows).
I cannot turn to the PC Manufacturers as they have now gone out of business,
I do not want to spend £95 to purchase a Validation Kit obviously, so any
help you can provide me with would be intensely appreciated.
I formatted my hard disk and then realised that I had not got any Windows XP
Setup Disk because I had an OEM version, though I still had the Product Key
(for Windows XP Home Edition) on the sticker on the side of my computer.
I borrowed a Windows XP Professional Edition CD from my friend and tried to
install it using my Home Edition CD Key, which did not work so I used his own
CD Key - which I found out was also a pirated CD Key.
Of course, now I cannot pass validation and update my computer.
Is there any way to Validate my computer and put in my original Product Key
seeing it is a genuine Product Key?(preferrably without having to reformat or
reinstall windows).
I cannot turn to the PC Manufacturers as they have now gone out of business,
I do not want to spend £95 to purchase a Validation Kit obviously, so any
help you can provide me with would be intensely appreciated.