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I have a really old xp and the machine is going bad. I converted it vm and using vm player to run it. The problem is everytime I start the os its asking for a key and doesnt let me log in to the os itself. I have tried multiple VL keys directly from microsoft that the company have and it says invalid key. I looked on microsoft site and it says if time is incorrect the error happens. I logged into safe mode command prompt, and changed time. I am also able to use explorer command to log into safe mode but I cant do much on safe mode. Any help is appreciated.

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John Tsioumpris

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iamaidiot

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Thanks for the responses. It is OEM from Dell. I tried that key as well. Installed xp key finder on physical machine to grab that key no luck

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You can't move OEM versions of XP to another machine. OEM is bound to the hardware and it dies with it. You also aren't allowed to run an OEM version of XP as a VM. Your only option is to upgrade to a non OEM version as Hanccocka mentioned, or install a fresh version of XP with legitimate keys. Or if your host PC is running Windows 7 pro, ultimate or enterprise, you can also use XP mode.

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John Tsioumpris

I guess with all the fuss of licensing is much better to take a good backup of your existing OEM machine,create a Virtual XP VLK machine and transfer all that you want from the old machine...

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iamaidiot

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Hey Masq,

So I was able to get the flp file for the scsi drive from the link on your post (Thank you). went through the repair, went through the setup (never asked me for key). Loaded windows same message not genunine windows tried different keys no luck.

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iamaidiot

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Hey Masq,

Below is the product id, and it definetly is the oem, even after the reinstall/upgrade. During that process it went through like regular install but never asked me for product key. Only asked me to change product key after install was done and it gave not genuine windows error.

here is the product id

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iamaidiot

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Hey Masq,

I think i figured out the issue. The iso I have is most likely oem also. i went to i386 folder of the cd then opened up setupp.ini and pid said oem. I am getting a retail version try the process and update.

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iamaidiot

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Hey, Andrew/Masq/Everyone,

Thank you for very much for helping me out. I got the retail xp, when through the repair/upgrade, changed the key and it is working. You guys are awesome, again thank you very much.

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