Windows XP CD keys

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I have several computers win my organization
that have windows XP COA on the case.

but the machines have been loaded with windows 2000
I am currently reloading these pcs with xp

however the disk I have doenst like the cd keys on the machine
when I try an install.... any way around this
besides locating the original disks.
 
R.1. Burden said:
I have several computers win my organization
that have windows XP COA on the case.

but the machines have been loaded with windows 2000
I am currently reloading these pcs with xp

however the disk I have doenst like the cd keys on the machine
when I try an install.... any way around this
besides locating the original disks.
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All you need is the same type of key wih the same kind of install media.

In your case you would need OEM install media to use your OEM Keys.

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The OEM Product Keys affixed to the computers are
only valid with the computer manufacturer's method
of restoring Windows XP. You'll need to contact
the computer manufacturer and order their restore CDs.

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| I have several computers win my organization
| that have windows XP COA on the case.
|
| but the machines have been loaded with windows 2000
| I am currently reloading these pcs with xp
|
| however the disk I have doenst like the cd keys on the machine
| when I try an install.... any way around this
| besides locating the original disks.
|
| --
| Thank you for all your help
 
Carey said:
The OEM Product Keys affixed to the computers are
only valid with the computer manufacturer's method
of restoring Windows XP. You'll need to contact
the computer manufacturer and order their restore CDs.
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Bullsh*t! As usual Carey lies. The OEM PKs will work with generic OEM
install media, which then will be needed to be activated with MS over
the phone.

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Sorry, but you are incorrect. Microsoft Licensing has
confirmed that a PC manufacturer's Product Key is
only valid with the PC manufacturer's restore media,
and not a generic OEM version of Windows XP.
Microsoft reserves the right not to activate an improperly
licensed OEM installation of Windows XP.

Give Microsoft Licensing department a call for a
definitive answer.
1-800-426-9400

Outside the US, the following page has links to local licensing sites
which include local customer service phone number
(http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/index/worldwide.mspx)
 
kurttrail said:
Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote:




Bullsh*t! As usual Carey lies. The OEM PKs will work with generic OEM
install media, which then will be needed to be activated with MS over
the phone.
Click to expand...

We've been in this situation in the past where the OEM
provided both Windows 2000 and Windows XP Pro cdroms.
There were PK's for each respective OS and they worked
OK with their OS's when installed. Generic OEM media did
not install due to OEM-specific PK's.
 
Carey said:
Sorry, but you are incorrect. Microsoft Licensing has
confirmed that a PC manufacturer's Product Key is
only valid with the PC manufacturer's restore media,
and not a generic OEM version of Windows XP.
Microsoft reserves the right not to activate an improperly
licensed OEM installation of Windows XP.

Give Microsoft Licensing department a call for a
definitive answer.
1-800-426-9400

Outside the US, the following page has links to local licensing sites
which include local customer service phone number
(http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/index/worldwide.mspx)
Click to expand...

LOL! A site for Microsoft-Certified System Builders, not End Users.

See how Carey needs to continue his lie.

And only a troll needs to change the words of others.

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Ghostrider said:
We've been in this situation in the past where the OEM
provided both Windows 2000 and Windows XP Pro cdroms.
There were PK's for each respective OS and they worked
OK with their OS's when installed. Generic OEM media did
not install due to OEM-specific PK's.
Click to expand...

Then you didn't use an OEM key with OEM Media.

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Ghostrider said:
We've been in this situation in the past where the OEM
provided both Windows 2000 and Windows XP Pro cdroms.
There were PK's for each respective OS and they worked
OK with their OS's when installed. Generic OEM media did
not install due to OEM-specific PK's.
Click to expand...

The OP has WINXP COA's with WINXP OEM PK's on his/her computers.

He would use the WINXP OEM PK's with WINXP OEM Install Media.

DO YOU UNDERSTAND NOW OR DO YOU NEED ME TO TYPE A LITTLE SLOWER FOR
YOU?!

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A Genuine Microsoft Windows XP License consists of:

1. The original Certificate of Authenticity
2. The Windows XP Product Key
3. The PC manufacturer's method of restoring Windows XP
4. The original PC manufacturer's licensing documentation.

A substitution of a generic OEM Windows XP CD for the PC
manufacturer's restore method is invalid and is a form of
software piracy. Having just the COA and Product Key alone
is considered an incomplete license which can only be made
whole by contacting the PC manufacturer and ordering "their"
OEM restore or reinstallation CD which is designed for their
Product Key and licensing agreement.
 
Carey said:
Windows Desktop Licensing Questions Answered:
http://www.microsoft.com//windowsxp/mysterysolved/corp/default.mspx

U.S. Customers Call: 1-866-606-3749 (8am-5pm CST)
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So? It doesn't change the fact that the OP's OEM WinXP keys will work
with OEM WinXP Media.

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Carey said:
A Genuine Microsoft Windows XP License consists of:

1. The original Certificate of Authenticity
2. The Windows XP Product Key
3. The PC manufacturer's method of restoring Windows XP
4. The original PC manufacturer's licensing documentation.

A substitution of a generic OEM Windows XP CD for the PC
manufacturer's restore method is invalid and is a form of
software piracy. Having just the COA and Product Key alone
is considered an incomplete license which can only be made
whole by contacting the PC manufacturer and ordering "their"
OEM restore or reinstallation CD which is designed for their
Product Key and licensing agreement.
Click to expand...

Says you. In REALITY, it works. Take you head out of your ass and join
reality.

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Exactly what kind of media came with the computers?
If generic OEM, that is all you need.
If the type of recovery CDs currently often sent by the large OEMs such as
Compaq, Gateway, Dell etc, you may need to use their CDs.
In this case, you can use the generic OEM CD with the affixed keys, but
Microsoft probably will not activate since you would be using the incorrect
media which has the potential to circumvent the licensing.

The specific media originally shipped with the computers is your best
solution.
 
Carey said:
In reality, it will not pass the Windows Genuine Advantage
license verification test and you'll end up with a message
stating the license is non-genuine.

Genuine Windows FAQ
http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/FAQ.aspx?displaylang=en

Have any more lame advice?
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Again Bullsh*t! I actually have used a Dell Key with generic OEM media,
and it passes WGA with flying colors!

Again, I talk from experience, and you talk through your ass.

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Tom said:
And, as always, you enjoy having something up your ass.
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ROFL! You have a reading comprehension problem. If anything I enjoy
having things up Carey's ass. I didn't mention my own ass at all.

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R.1. Burden said:
I have several computers win my organization
that have windows XP COA on the case.

but the machines have been loaded with windows 2000
I am currently reloading these pcs with xp

however the disk I have doenst like the cd keys on the machine
when I try an install.... any way around this
besides locating the original disks.
Click to expand...


Not really. While you don't necessarily need the *original*
installation CD, you will need to obtain a replacement CD of the
identical type (OEM vs. Retail Full Vs. retail Upgrade), if you want to
use the same Product Key.

Product Keys are bound to the specific type and language of CD
and/or license (OEM, Volume, retail, full, or Upgrade) with which they
are purchased. For example, a WinXP Home OEM Product Key won't work for
any retail version of WinXP Home, or for any version of WinXP Pro, and
vice versa. An upgrade's Product Key cannot be used with a full version
CD, and vice versa. An OEM Product Key will not work to install a
retail product. An Italian Product Key will not work with an English
CD. Bottom line: Product Keys and CD types cannot be mixed & matched.



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