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Can i not activate a windows xp home oem edition on a dell system even if the disk is not from dell?
I had a bad hard drive in a dell and got the key from the machine but i dont have the original dell recovery disks that came with the system..I obtained an xp oem hologram cd to which id like to be able to install and use. I tried to activate it and i get a code ... From what i understand the dell branded xp cd contains an embedded code that matches the key and therefore without the original is why my copy wont work. Is this true? I really didnt think this was a problem...kinda frstrating if i have to purchase a dell recovery when i have a legitamate home oem cd here with the operating system software.
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and activated btw
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well i tried the auto activate and no luck..then tried calling in ...the was given an 800 to call microsoft the tech said i need the "manufacturer software" I dont understand...unless i dont have the right key...i used keyfinder to get the key from the hard drive...as the sticker was ripped off the box...When i entered the key after having installed the os it didnt burp up any error there. Frustrating
does your computer have a green top sticker??
if so you cant activate that over the internet but if you ring up the 800 number and explain the situation thay might let you activate it or the only other option is to ring dell and ask for a recovery disk replacement make sure you have your service tag ready if you ring dell
if so you cant activate that over the internet but if you ring up the 800 number and explain the situation thay might let you activate it or the only other option is to ring dell and ask for a recovery disk replacement make sure you have your service tag ready if you ring dell
by green top sticker i mean winxp product id sticker the top bit is it green?
also what computer model is your dell
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