> I recently had to recovery my XP pro system using XP
> backup ASR. After it was completed, about 2 weeks ago, my
> system has required me to Activate XP 3 times. Each time
> I had to use the telephone because I use internet access
> via satellite and the satellite is not loaded.
>
> Any thoughts.
>
> Clyde
>-----Original Message-----install".
>Anthony --
>
>Using your new CD and Product Key, perform a "repair
>-------------
>How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
>http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
>
> [Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]
>
>
>--
>Nicholas
>
>---------------------------------------------------------
>that
>"Anthony" <tigertony@hotmail.com> wrote in message:
> news:04d101c36691$0b8a2600$a301280a@phx.gbl...
>
>| Dear All
>|
>| I hope someone in the NG can help me with this.
>|
>| I recently upgraded my W2K with WXP. If turns out
>| the software I got was a bootleg copy with a Volumeand
>| License.
>|
>| I have since acquired a valid version of the software
>| wish to upgrade my computer to this new versionwithout
>| having to do a clean install.the
>|
>| I found a link that gave instructions on how to change
>| product key so that I can re-activate the productusing
>| the valid key. However, the program is looking for abe
>| Volume License Key and not a retail key.
>|
>| Soooo... Does anyone know how I can change XP to not
>| recognised as a volume installation so that I canenter my
>| retail key. (If this is at all possible)
>|
>| Or do I have to bite the bullet and do a clean
>| installation.
>|
>| TIA
>|
>.
>
> Hello, I have a computer that had Windows XP on it
> already and I reformatted. My friend came over with his
> Windows XP Home CD to reformat for me. I was unaware
> that my Product Key was on the side of my computer. I
> tried to activate my computer and it says invalid because
> it needs my friend's key to activate, not mine. He is
> using it though...what should I do?
>
>-----Original Message-----time,
>Jeff;
>Reinstall again using the correct CD and Product Key.
>
>A Repair Installation may also be an option:
>http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_repair_install.htm
>Windows Updates will need to be reinstalled.
>Data should be safe, back-up important data just in case.
>Install Service Pack first and by itself.
>Then install ALL Critical Updates no more than 4 at a
>repair and do NOT
>Disconnect the network/modem cable before starting
>reconnect the cable until repair is completed andfirewall is
>installed/enabled.etup.asp
>http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673
>
>--
>Jupiter Jones [MVP]
>An easier way to read newsgroup messages:
>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/p...g/newsgroups/s
>http://dts-l.org/index.htmlhis
>
>
>"Jeff" <AlphaAxl@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:041f01c39ce6$46b7af00$a501280a@phx.gbl...>> Hello, I have a computer that had Windows XP on it
>> already and I reformatted. My friend came over with
because>> Windows XP Home CD to reformat for me. I was unaware
>> that my Product Key was on the side of my computer. I
>> tried to activate my computer and it says invalid
>> it needs my friend's key to activate, not mine. He is>
>> using it though...what should I do?
>>
>
>.
>
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