Reinstalling XP

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My system is telling me I need to reinstall XP, but when I attempt to do so, it tells me the Certificate of Authenticity number I enter is invalid. It's the only one on the computer, and my system is acting very unstable -- can't afford Microsoft support, and Dell tells me it's not their problem. Need help!
 
Hi Janet,

My system is telling me I need to reinstall XP, but when I attempt to do so, it tells me the Certificate of Authenticity number I enter is invalid. It's the only one on the computer, and my system is acting very unstable -- can't afford Microsoft support, and Dell tells me it's not their problem. Need help!
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Check these links:
Troubleshooting Invalid CD Key Error Message During Windows XP Setup
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310637&Product=winxp

Error Message: The Product Key Used to Install Windows Is Invalid
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326904&Product=winxp

HTH
 
Hi

If XP is still installed, you can recover the PK with the program from the
following link - to make sure are entering is correctly:

http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml

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Will Denny
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| My system is telling me I need to reinstall XP, but when I attempt to do
so, it tells me the Certificate of Authenticity number I enter is invalid.
It's the only one on the computer, and my system is acting very unstable --
can't afford Microsoft support, and Dell tells me it's not their problem.
Need help!
 
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