OEM license key not working

[witchseason]

I have an ASUS laptop with a licensed version of XP Pro SP2 on it, but
the laptop did not come with an installation disk - only a 'system
restore' disk.

I have borrowed a friend's OEM Windows disk and tried to install from
it, but the setup will not accept the license key on the sticker under
my machine.

I really don't want to have to go back to my factory settings, which
is all that the recovery disk allows.

Any ideas why my license key isn't being accepted?

Many thanks

 

[relic]

I have an ASUS laptop with a licensed version of XP Pro SP2 on it, but
the laptop did not come with an installation disk - only a 'system
restore' disk.

I have borrowed a friend's OEM Windows disk and tried to install from
it, but the setup will not accept the license key on the sticker under
my machine.

I really don't want to have to go back to my factory settings, which
is all that the recovery disk allows.

Any ideas why my license key isn't being accepted?

XP HE?

 

[Ron Martell]

I have an ASUS laptop with a licensed version of XP Pro SP2 on it, but
the laptop did not come with an installation disk - only a 'system
restore' disk.

I have borrowed a friend's OEM Windows disk and tried to install from
it, but the setup will not accept the license key on the sticker under
my machine.

I really don't want to have to go back to my factory settings, which
is all that the recovery disk allows.

Any ideas why my license key isn't being accepted?

Many thanks

Your disk from the computer manufacturer should be referred to as a
"System Recovery" rather than as a "System Restore" disk so as to
avoid confusion with the System Restore function contained in Windows
XP.

Is the OEM CD you used from the same edition of Windows XP (Home,
Professional, Media Center, Tablet) as your installed XP?

Good luck.

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
Syberfix Remote Computer Repair

"Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference
has never been in bed with a mosquito."

 

[Guest]

Hi User i Had Read Your Problem And Its not a big Issue.Plz Change Your
Product Key Of XP .This Step Contain Registry Editing So First Backup All
Registry.
Now Open Run Command Then Type regedit Then Press OK Button . In the left
pane, locate and then click the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\Current Version\WPAEvents
In the right pane, right-click OOBETimer, and then click Modify.
Change at least one digit of this value to deactivate Windows.
Click Start, and then click Run. In the Open box, type the following
command, and then click OK.
%systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a
Click Yes, I want to telephone a customer service representative to activate
Windows, and then click Next.
Click Change Product key.
Type the new product key in the New key boxes, and then click Update.
If you are returned to the previous window, click Remind me later, and then
restart the computer
Repeat steps to verify that Windows is activated. You receive the following
message:
Windows is already activated. Click OK to exit.
Thats All your Problem Is Solve Now.

 

[Guest]

See if there's an i386 folder on the HD - youmay be able to burn this to a CD
and do an install from that.

HST, some OEM keys are nonworkling anyway. HP machines are known for this.
If faced with this situation, call the activation hotline and explain the
situation.

 

[SchoolTech]

I have an ASUS laptop with a licensed version of XP Pro SP2 on it, but
the laptop did not come with an installation disk - only a 'system
restore' disk.

I have borrowed a friend's OEM Windows disk and tried to install from
it, but the setup will not accept the license key on the sticker under
my machine.

I really don't want to have to go back to my factory settings, which
is all that the recovery disk allows.

Any ideas why my license key isn't being accepted?

Many thanks

The key is locked to that type of disk and will only work with the
system recovery disk from the manufacturer.

What's the big deal? It only takes a little work to change settings.

 

[DB Cooper]

I have an ASUS laptop with a licensed version of XP Pro SP2 on it, but
the laptop did not come with an installation disk - only a 'system
restore' disk.

I have borrowed a friend's OEM Windows disk and tried to install from
it, but the setup will not accept the license key on the sticker under
my machine.

I really don't want to have to go back to my factory settings, which
is all that the recovery disk allows.

Any ideas why my license key isn't being accepted?

Many thanks

M$ has screwed everything up because of Gates paranoia about people
stealing software even though he got his start by stealing. Guess it
takes one to know one!!!! Anyway, see if you can get the key for
that CD from your friend, then install it using that key. Then get
one of the programs that allows you to change your key or use the
directions on M$ site for changing the key to the one that's on the
bottom of your computer or the key that was on the original install
if you copied it down someplace. Be careful about some of the key
change programs, some are trojans and virus, scan before using.


DB

 

[kraftee]

****ing loon.

& what is incorrect about DBC statement then, Billy Goat did steal the
original idea of a GUI from the same people who eventually brought out
the MAC series of computers..

But that was before you were even conceived (if that's the correct
term) let alone out off diapers..

 

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Frosty < (e-mail address removed)> pinched out a steaming pile

No clue.
But try this:
CALL Microsoft and tell 'em your problem.
They might GIVE you a workable key. They did so for me once.
YMMV

It wont work. OEM disc is for the computer its sold with.

Time to migrate to linux.

 

[Frosty]

DB Cooper <[email protected]> Thou stinking
peevish baggage. Thou perverted vile owl. Thou unnatural hag. Thou
subtle whore. Ye released and ye clapped out:

No clue.
But try this:
CALL Microsoft and tell 'em your problem.
They might GIVE you a workable key. They did so for me once.
YMMV

 

[Guest]

The SP level of the disc needs to match that of the sticker. (Regardless of
any SP updates you've added since)

However, some OEM licence-keys are in effect dud banknotes.

One workaround is to call the activation line, type in a junk serial to get
past that stage, and ask to speak to a rep. They will usually give you a
working key.

 

[dgk]

& what is incorrect about DBC statement then, Billy Goat did steal the
original idea of a GUI from the same people who eventually brought out
the MAC series of computers..

Actually I think that is incorrect. Both Apple and MS stole it from
Xerox as I recall.

Good ideas get around.

 

[relic]

Frosty < (e-mail address removed)> pinched out a steaming pile

It wont work. OEM disc is for the computer its sold with.

Sadly, you believe that, huh?

Time to migrate to linux.

Even sadder.

 

[§ñühw¤£f]

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relic <[email protected]> pinched out a steaming pile

Sadly, you believe that, huh?

Its not in M$'s interest to keep people using their old versions.

Even sadder.

For those of you too dumb to make the change, sure

 

[§ñühw¤£f]

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Frosty < (e-mail address removed)> pinched out a steaming pile

The proper term is "devolve" not "migrate."

Hows that M$ stock doing for ya?

 

[Frosty]

Frosty < (e-mail address removed)> pinched out a steaming pile

It wont work. OEM disc is for the computer its sold with.

Time to migrate to linux.

The proper term is "devolve" not "migrate."

 

[§ñühw¤£f]

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Ron Martell <[email protected]> pinched out a steaming pile
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Probably a lot better than any Linux stock.
[/QUOTE]
OMG!

ZING!

I hear Red Hat turns a profit...

 

[Ron Martell]

Hows that M$ stock doing for ya?

Probably a lot better than any Linux stock.

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
Syberfix Remote Computer Repair

"Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference
has never been in bed with a mosquito."

 

[DB Cooper]

& what is incorrect about DBC statement then, Billy Goat did steal the
original idea of a GUI from the same people who eventually brought out
the MAC series of computers..

But that was before you were even conceived (if that's the correct
term) let alone out off diapers..

Hey! Asswipe! Who said anything about GUI, that was many years
later, dipshit!

DB

 

[DB Cooper]

Actually I think that is incorrect. Both Apple and MS stole it from
Xerox as I recall.

Good ideas get around.

I guess there is some sanity in this group. Yes that is partially
true. Someone posted a message about this a while back. He claims to
have worked for Xerox at the time that they were doing the GUI
thing. He says that Xerox did not develop it but was purchasing it
from someone. He would not state who but said he was going to write
a book about those early days and his experiences with Xerox. But
the common story says that Apple stole the IDEA from Xerox and of
course Gates steals everything and copied the MAC lead. Of course
Gate's piece of crap was nothing more than smoke and mirrors that
did not work when he first demonstrated it. They did finally get it
to function, somewhat. It still is not fully functional even after
all these years!!!!!! It still cannot sort worth a shit and when you
move files it changes the order????? Gates must have failed
preschool because he still cannot count or know the alphabet!!!!

DB