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I have a XP home edition but the code isn't good anymore. Can I use my XP pro key?? Will I have any troubles?
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XP pro key work with XP home disc?
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wont work... xp keys have to be used 1. on their intended distro (home, media center, pro, 64bit) and on their original type... ie Retail or OEM.
ie... a retail xp pro key wont work on xp pro oem disk. and a xp pro key will def not work on a any home install, oem or retail.
ie... a retail xp pro key wont work on xp pro oem disk. and a xp pro key will def not work on a any home install, oem or retail.
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Damn. Can I use my home cd to restore my media center edition comp?
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What do you mean "the code isn't good anymore"?
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I've used it 3 times already?
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What difference does that make?
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After 30 days the comp locks up because the code is only good for three uses.
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Why can't you call MS and reactivate it?
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It's already been used three times. You buy the disc and the code can be used three times. That's just how it works. I would call and they would say " you have to buy a new code". I've tried. Just another way for Microsoft to "stop pirating", (make more money)
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umm.... if your using it already on 3 diff comps at the same time ur probably 2 past what your allowed
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Younglin, you're mistaken, unless you're using it on multiple pcs.
I've installed, repair installed, upgraded hardware and did a fresh install. Repeatedly.. I'm still on my same key.. 11 or 12 activations so far.
Sometimes it won't do it over the internet connection, and I have to do a phone activation. You may get an automated line, or you might talk to a person.. be honest, tell them your installation was corrupted, or you had to reformat, or you replaced the hard drive, whatever is the truth. They'll ask how many computers it's installed on, tell them the truth. Unless you're doing something wrong (IE Using the same key on multiple pc, without a site license) they'll activate it quickly.
if you get someone who wants to sell you a new key, say no thanks, hang up, can call again until you get someone who's not trying to screw you.
I've installed, repair installed, upgraded hardware and did a fresh install. Repeatedly.. I'm still on my same key.. 11 or 12 activations so far.
Sometimes it won't do it over the internet connection, and I have to do a phone activation. You may get an automated line, or you might talk to a person.. be honest, tell them your installation was corrupted, or you had to reformat, or you replaced the hard drive, whatever is the truth. They'll ask how many computers it's installed on, tell them the truth. Unless you're doing something wrong (IE Using the same key on multiple pc, without a site license) they'll activate it quickly.
if you get someone who wants to sell you a new key, say no thanks, hang up, can call again until you get someone who's not trying to screw you.
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That's what I meant. I have used it on three PC's.
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You're Currently using it on 3 pcs? Then you're 2 over the limit for most licenses.
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Hell, I didn't even speak to a human my last two activations with XP. And I have re-activated that key more than 20 times without an issue.
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Nah its good for three PC's, that's why I bought it. Maybe I'll call MS and see if they'll reactivate. Not in rush so it doesn't matter much. Thanks for the help guys.
There is no copy of XP Home that is licensed for three computers, I'm thinking you miss understood what you bought
(VLK's were only for XP Pro)
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Yes, as said, there was no version of XP that sold a license for multiple computers
your license is only good for 1 computer at a time, that is it.
your license is only good for 1 computer at a time, that is it.
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It's just one key but says on the box it's good for three computers. Bought it a few years ago and have probably used it like 10 times. I can reuse it over and over but only on those three comps. I called MS and they said I have to buy a new key, this one has been used to much. Maybe because I'm in Canada its a different policy? I don't know, but it doesn't matter, I'm just going to get windows 7 on here.
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Not to doubt you, but i do, any chance of taking a picture of that?
Sure it did not read you could install it on "upto 3 computers" before asking for activation ?
Win 7 is the way to go!
Doesnt win 7 have some family pack out ?
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