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xp home installation problem

jazzy
jazzy Posts: 1,112 Forumite
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I am having a problem reinstalling Windows XP Home on an Evesham Notebook. The notebook was purchased new from Evesham and came with a Recovery CD-ROM.
I am having a problem with the XP product key (I am using the product key off the sticker on the base of the notebook). When I enter this key it I get a notification that the key is not valid.
Any advice please?

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  • enigma52
    enigma52 Posts: 642 Forumite
    you may have to ring microsoft to get it activated.
  • Altahost
    Altahost Posts: 115 Forumite
    I have seen this with a batch of Dell laptops we bought in once. The OEM cancelled and if I remember correctly is was a corporate edition xp pro but as enigma52 mentioned, Telephone registration sorted this out.
    Computers are like me, I get up in the morning and work...until I stop.
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