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activation code for windows xp

ifonlyitwaseasier · 2008-05-06 18:47:17

okay, is there anyway around getting an activation code? just been given a laptop and it's been reformatted and has xp, i have a 30 day activation window, so i'm hoping to either get one from the person i got the laptop from or see if any of you clever lot can help me? :p tia

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spud17 Posts: 4,451 Forumite

26 August 2009 at 9:06PM

just been given a laptop and it's been reformatted and has xp

TRRER wrote: »

you could always go into a shop, most new pcs have a sticker with the code visible

When did you last see a new pc with XP, on display in a shop?

Move along, nothing to see.
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