Installation of Full version of Windows XP Pro

[Guest]

While installing a full version of XP Pro on a Compaq Presario 5000 computer
I do not see a screen where I can enter the key code. Once the system is up
and running there is a pop up that states the software must be activated
within 30 days. When I try to do that a screen pops up that says the key is
invalid and to retry, When I enter the code for the first time it says not a
valid key code. Any suggestions. Really don't understand why I'm not having
an opportunity to enter the code before installation is completed.

 

[Rich Barry]

Is it a Retail version of WinXP Pro that you purchased?

 

[Juan]

Try this;
http://www.zdnetasia.com/insight/software/0,39044822,39133844,00.htm

 

[Guest]

It's an OEM version.

Is it a Retail version of WinXP Pro that you purchased?

 

[neil]

When you activate windows the "code" you enter is not the CD key it is a
code from Microsoft based on your CD key. If you are trying to enter the CD
key then that is the reason for the error, you will need to phone the local
MS office.

Neil