Problems activating Windows XP

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Paul4763

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My computer recently completely messed up majorly, I took it to get repaired and the guys there said they can't and have never seen anything like it. Some guy my mum knows had a look at it and he managed it to fix it. But in doing so he used his Windows XP. So now when it asks for the activation key, I try my computers original one and it doesn't work and for some unknown reason the guy who fixed it won't give me his, and he has moved elsewhere and is completely untraceable. So, what can I do to get a new activation key for Windows XP? Will it involve calling Microsoft and as far as hardware changes go, the computer has had none at all done to it.
 
hmm.. i dont think calling MS would suite the situation better get a new XP disc and repair instead of format !!
so you can change the key
 
Wouldn't getting a new disc cost money? Surely this can be done with downloadable programs of some form. I have a Product Key code right there on the computer, I understand why it can't be used but surely I can use it to obtain another valid or something.
 
Ok, I'm going to about this legitemately. If I call up Microsoft and explain my situation, will I be able to obtain a Windows XP activation key?
 
Topics like these are really rough. I'm sure that a Microsoft tech would know what to do. Hopefully they won't try to make you buy a new copy of Windows, but I suppose that they've encountered this problem enough times to know what they normally do. Just try, and maybe they'll be nice to you ;). Be completely honest, though, and don't hide anything.
 
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