windows xp pro

rgmhot · 04-28-2007, 08:15 AM

I have been given xp and went to load this on my 2nd computer, so we can net work the to systems. we would like to play games for the first time together. My mate has stuffed up the product code and it will not work. He has gone away this weekend and I can't call him. Is there away of getting the code off the disc?? or is the a net way of doing this??

PC Hobbyist · 04-28-2007, 02:06 PM

Nope, you can't get it from the cd itself. Sorry, but you'll either have to wait for your friend or call Microsoft and get a new license key.

Hm, however, I am not sure - maybe you can install it without a code (just leave the field blank) and then have 30 days to try windows out before you are required to enter a code. I know it works that way with Vista, but I can't remember if that works with XP as well. Maybe someone else here know for sure.

Nevakonaza · 04-28-2007, 02:45 PM

Just install it and it will run for 30 days like PC Hobbyist said before it will need activating...by this time your mate should be off holiday right so you can just activate it when he gives you the code

xBoom · 04-28-2007, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Nevakonaza

Just install it and it will run for 30 days like PC Hobbyist said before it will need activating...by this time your mate should be off holiday right so you can just activate it when he gives you the code

Hmm.. I think that will not work. As far as i know, it requires the CD-Key to continue installation (no 30-Day trial like Vista).

PC Hobbyist · 04-28-2007, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by xBoom

Hmm.. I think that will not work. As far as i know, it requires the CD-Key to continue installation (no 30-Day trial like Vista).

yeah, that's the feeling I had too, but I am not 100% sure.

rgmhot · 04-29-2007, 08:44 AM

You need a code. I cant by pass this with the brain power I have . Thanks to all

04-28-2007, 08:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
rgmhot New Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2	windows xp pro I have been given xp and went to load this on my 2nd computer, so we can net work the to systems. we would like to play games for the first time together. My mate has stuffed up the product code and it will not work. He has gone away this weekend and I can't call him. Is there away of getting the code off the disc?? or is the a net way of doing this??

04-28-2007, 02:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
PC Hobbyist Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 548	Nope, you can't get it from the cd itself. Sorry, but you'll either have to wait for your friend or call Microsoft and get a new license key. Hm, however, I am not sure - maybe you can install it without a code (just leave the field blank) and then have 30 days to try windows out before you are required to enter a code. I know it works that way with Vista, but I can't remember if that works with XP as well. Maybe someone else here know for sure. __________________

04-28-2007, 02:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nevakonaza Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Inside my 500Se Benz Age: 19 Posts: 7,755	Just install it and it will run for 30 days like PC Hobbyist said before it will need activating...by this time your mate should be off holiday right so you can just activate it when he gives you the code __________________ Core 2 Duo E6300 @ 2.8Ghz - Asus Silent Knight II MSI P35 Neo-F (45nm Ready) 3Gb GeIL DDR2 @ 800 Mhz (Dual channel) Asus Extreme 8800GT G92 512Mb with Glaciator cooler Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity 7.1 WDC 400GB Sata II + 120Gb Slave = 520Gb total Sony 20X DVD±RW DL & DVD-RAM SATA Windows Xp Pro SP3\|Kaspersky IS 2009 Belinea o.display 22'' Widescreen (1680x1050)

04-29-2007, 08:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
rgmhot New Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2	no 30 day You need a code. I cant by pass this with the brain power I have . Thanks to all

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