Guys I still need help. I tried to install XP for my emachine PC with the restore disk. Long story short it would not install. someone told me that it may be my CD. I borrowed a different CD from a friend and it installed. Next, i entered the windows key from the BACK OF MY Computer. and it will not take my code. Why is that? This is my key for my XP why will it not take it just case I used a different disk. IS this not allowed? is there a way I can make this work? I really do not have a clue. I am not trying to get over on microsoft, i just want to fix my pc. I have a valid code but my disk is just not working. any help would be awesome.
Windows XP help
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hey,
I had the same problem. call the representative in the license key area after it tells you you have the wrong key and it will be an automated voice. go through whatver she says and then when you hear HARDWARE FAILURE, say yes, then they will say the new code over the phone.
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Messed up rig:
Case: Coolermaster Centurion 534+
Mobo: Asus M2N68-LA (soon to be EVGA 132-CK-NF78-A1LGA 775 Nividia Nforce 780i SLI)
CPU: AMD Phenom 9500 Quad 2.2 GHZ (soon to be Intel core 2 quad q8200)
RAM: 3GB PC2-5300 500MHZ (I think) (crappiest RAM ever)
GPU: EVGA Geforce 9800 GT 512MB (stays really cool at 50 Degrees when under stress)
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 400GB 7200RPM (runs at 5300RPM because my MOBO can’t support 7200)
DVD: Toshiba 16x DVD burner with Lightscribe
PSU: Coolermaster Stock 460W (no idea how it supports my rig)
Monitor: LG 19” LCD Monitor
OS: Windows XP Home 32bit SP3
Mouse: Razer Copperhead 2000 DPI
Keyboard: Saitek Eclipse II
Sound: Harmon/Kardon 2.1 Stereo Speakers with 5-inch Subwoofer
Printer: HP Deskjet D2530
Card reader: 16 in 1 card reader held in 5.25” drive with a block of cedar wood
I had the same problem. call the representative in the license key area after it tells you you have the wrong key and it will be an automated voice. go through whatver she says and then when you hear HARDWARE FAILURE, say yes, then they will say the new code over the phone.
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Messed up rig:
Case: Coolermaster Centurion 534+
Mobo: Asus M2N68-LA (soon to be EVGA 132-CK-NF78-A1LGA 775 Nividia Nforce 780i SLI)
CPU: AMD Phenom 9500 Quad 2.2 GHZ (soon to be Intel core 2 quad q8200)
RAM: 3GB PC2-5300 500MHZ (I think) (crappiest RAM ever)
GPU: EVGA Geforce 9800 GT 512MB (stays really cool at 50 Degrees when under stress)
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 400GB 7200RPM (runs at 5300RPM because my MOBO can’t support 7200)
DVD: Toshiba 16x DVD burner with Lightscribe
PSU: Coolermaster Stock 460W (no idea how it supports my rig)
Monitor: LG 19” LCD Monitor
OS: Windows XP Home 32bit SP3
Mouse: Razer Copperhead 2000 DPI
Keyboard: Saitek Eclipse II
Sound: Harmon/Kardon 2.1 Stereo Speakers with 5-inch Subwoofer
Printer: HP Deskjet D2530
Card reader: 16 in 1 card reader held in 5.25” drive with a block of cedar wood
You are most likely using an OEM key to a Retail version of XP, which you can't do.