prideofzootv
War Child
ok guys, iv got a cd that lets me install windows xp, but iv lost the code for it, can someone give me one i can use? i want to install it on my laptop, thanks guys
windows xp installation code! help!
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Liesje
Blue Crack Addict
Install it and then call Microsoft. You're going to want/need a valid license. If you absolutely cannot get one, PM me and I can help you out, but don't used a cracked one b/c it won't validate and you won't receive any security updates or be able to install certain programs.
prideofzootv
War Child
i cant pm you since im not a premium member grr,
i only need it for a laptop which aint gonna ever connect to the net or anything, its for work, cos at the mo its got shitty windows 2000! got everything else a need but windows 2000 sucks big time
i only need it for a laptop which aint gonna ever connect to the net or anything, its for work, cos at the mo its got shitty windows 2000! got everything else a need but windows 2000 sucks big time
Liesje
Blue Crack Addict
IMO, Windows 2000 is a lot better than XP in more ways than one. If it's an older laptop, XP may just slow it down.
You may as well call Microsoft, b/c even if you had a valid license, you'd still have to call to activate it if you can't connect online.
You may as well call Microsoft, b/c even if you had a valid license, you'd still have to call to activate it if you can't connect online.
prideofzootv
War Child
i like xp alot better to be honest
Liesje
Blue Crack Addict
What version of XP are you installing? Is it a clean install (from Microsoft) or bundled discs (comes w/ comp. and has all the other junk on it)?
prideofzootv
War Child
erm, it came on a disc with my pc
Liesje
Blue Crack Addict
Oh, then you'll have to call Microsoft. I have codes for Windows XP Pro SP1, SP2, and 64-bit ed, but they're all for "clean" OS installs, so they wouldn't work with the bundled ones that come with computers. Isn't there a product key on the Microsoft sticker on the bottom of the computer?
prideofzootv
War Child
dont know but thats like in newcastle, im down in portsmouth! 
Liesje
Blue Crack Addict
So, wait, you have a Windows XP disc that was bundled with a computer and want to install it on a different computer? It ma not even work. Typically, when you buy a computer and it comes with an install disc it also has the drivers for that specific computer. If you install it on a different computer, it will install the wrong drivers. You can always get the right drivers by downloading them, but it's a big pain. You have to figure out exactly what devices the computer has and then find a website that offers the right driver. With older computers, I've noticed sometimes the manufacturer's site doesn't offer drivers anymore (or never does in the first place) so you have to search the web or go to driverguide.com.
If you can't get the right code, you're going to have to call Microsoft no matter what. The codes I could give you would not match, so you'd have to call.
If you can't get the right code, you're going to have to call Microsoft no matter what. The codes I could give you would not match, so you'd have to call.
Varitek
Blue Crack Addict
Speaking of this...I've been wanting to do a clean install of my XP Pro OS, I've got all the driver cds and everything but I can't find my OS CD. I downloaded a version of xp pro student lisence that auto-inserts a validation code, but before I go as far as to use that, is there a way to get my validation code from Dell or Microsoft and install another XP cd using my code? Will calling them get me my code?
Liesje
Blue Crack Addict
Varitek, I'm not sure if they're all this way, but my laptop has a Windows sticker on the bottom that gives it's product key. Maybe there's a Windows sticker somewhere on your computer?
Varitek
Blue Crack Addict
Ooooooh yes there is. Thanks! So I can install someone else's Windows XP Pro and then enter my ID instead of counting ona bootleg download?
Liesje
Blue Crack Addict
Depends. If it's the exact same version, probably. For example, if my friend downloads a Win XP Pro SP2 iso from MSDN, I'd assume that my serial code for the same product would work. But I don't think it will work to use someone else's disc and use a code that came with the computer, not a clean copy of Windows. But, I guess you could try, that's just my guess.
Varitek
Blue Crack Addict
If my computer came with only SP1, shoudl I get a copy of Pro with SP1 or should it work with SP2?
And if I have a copy that auto-installs a working code, does it really matter if I use my own code?
And if I have a copy that auto-installs a working code, does it really matter if I use my own code?
Elvis
Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid
Asking for Serial numbers for software here is NOT OK. It's illegal.
Liesje
Blue Crack Addict
Varitek said:
I have no clue. Honestly, I've never installed an OS with a product key different than the one it came with.
If the comp came w/ SP1, get Pro SP2 as long as you can get the drivers you need. My old laptop came with XP Home SP1 and I installed XP Pro SP2 (with a valid product key for that installation) and it worked fine b/c the OS had all the drivers I needed. You may end up having to download a few drivers if you find things like your soundcard or NIC don't work. SP2 won't do anything to the comp. b/c even if you have SP1 you can (and definitely should) download SP2. The service pack is not going to make a difference and you should always be running the latest.
