Certificate of Authenticity

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Amanda

Ok i just purchased windows xp home edition, it says i
have to activate it but when i type the COA code in it
says its invalid or not right....i cant get on anything
until i activate it what do i do i have called the tech
help people but they couldnt help. i am running out of
things to do can anyone help
 
Amanda;
Are you using the product Key that came with that CD?
There are many different types of each and they are not
interchangeable.

Look very closely.
S-5, O-0, I-1, G-6 and others look alike.
Have someone else try, sometimes another set of eyes and fingers can
get it right.
 
Greetings --

You need to examine the Product Key very carefully. It's awfully
easy to mistake a "B" for an "8," a "G" for a "6," an "S" for a "5,"
or a "Q" for a "0" or "O." Fortunately, Microsoft had the good sense
to leave the "1's," "I's," "O's," and "0's" out of the equation.
Also, be sure that your CapsLock if _off_ while entering the Product
Key.

Troubleshooting Invalid CD Key Error Message During Windows XP Setup
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310637


Bruce Chambers
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