Windows XP Home Edition Reinstall

[Chris]

Here's my problem - I chose to do a reinstall of Windows XP from a setup disk
i downloaded - same edition as was previously installed. Prior to doing so I
retrieved the license key for my preinstalled version of Windows XP to use
when i had reinstalled. I have now got to the stage where i need to enter the
license key and it refuses this - i absolutely refuse to go out and buy
another copy of Windows XP Home because i have already paid for this and 2
lots of Windows Vista, is there any way to get MSFT to renew my license key?

 

[DL]

If you had an OEM edition of win installed I believe you will find the key
provided is for the OEM edition as supplied by your PC manufacturer.
Where did you download winxp from?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Where did you "download" the setup disk from?

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast

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Here's my problem - I chose to do a reinstall of Windows XP from a setup disk
i downloaded - same edition as was previously installed. Prior to doing so I
retrieved the license key for my preinstalled version of Windows XP to use
when i had reinstalled. I have now got to the stage where i need to enter the
license key and it refuses this - i absolutely refuse to go out and buy
another copy of Windows XP Home because i have already paid for this and 2
lots of Windows Vista, is there any way to get MSFT to renew my license key?

 

[Chris]

My manager downloaded it at work for me from a microsoft open source
development website can't remember the exact url for it now.

 

[John John (MVP)]

Presumably he downloaded this from his MSDN or Technet subscription
download area, he has to get the key from the same site.

John

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246/en-gb

 

[Chris]

He downloaded it from MSDN, I called the Microsoft Support Line today and got
a number for Activations department and so hopefully will get a renewed
license key from them, as i think my problem is just from the fact that the
license key is one use only after activating your product with Microsoft.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

If Windows XP originally came preinstalled on a computer, it is
highly likely it is an OEM version. A OEM product key will not
work with a MSDN CD.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast

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He downloaded it from MSDN, I called the Microsoft Support Line today and got
a number for Activations department and so hopefully will get a renewed
license key from them, as i think my problem is just from the fact that the
license key is one use only after activating your product with Microsoft.

 

[Chris]

Well by contacting MSFT, what i'm hoping is that they'll either give me a new
CD key for Home Edition or will give me a source to download an OEM version
to use my existing CD key with.... the guy who i spoke to earlier fully
understood it was an OEM version loaded by the original supplier of the PC,
and that i was using a Windows Home Edition setup disk so as he has logged
the incident i shouldnt have to explain again and they can help me instantly.
fingers crossed.