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Validation Code

Does anyone have a free validation code for Windows?

Thanks

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  • DatabaseError
    DatabaseError Posts: 4,161 Forumite
    microsoft sell them...why would anyone have a free activation code?
    Utinam logica falsa tuam philosophiam totam suffodiant.
  • Your validation code is generated by Microsoft, and the code generated depends on your OS CD key and your hardware ID so nobody elses will work on your machine anyway. Your going to have to buy a Vista or XP installation disc
  • gaming_guy
    gaming_guy Posts: 6,128 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Your validation code is generated by Microsoft, and the code generated depends on your OS CD key and your hardware ID so nobody elses will work on your machine anyway. Your going to have to buy a Vista or XP installation disc
    you can buy a disk, but its no good without a product key/COA sticker as you wont be able to install it
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