Window XP help

[tresguey]

I have an computer with a dead mobo running XP. I bought a new mobo and processor put it all together now windows is asking my for activation code. I have no clue what that was or even how to find it. Anyone know what I can do?

 

[linkin]

this is normal when you change hardware, windows thinks you have installed it on a new computer. you will need your 25-digit installation key. It's also best to reinstall windows when you get new hardware because it causes issues if you don't.

 

[tresguey]

Is this the product id located in the system folder in control panel?

 

[linkin]

No... it's given to you when you buy windows. if you have an OEM computer (HP, Dell, Gateway etc) look on the computer case somewhere. it should list a key. but it most likely won't work because you changed the motherboard and cpu.

You'll have to buy another copy of windows, preferably windows 7 because XP is a decade old now.

 

[vandassen]

I have an computer with a dead mobo running XP. I bought a new mobo and processor put it all together now windows is asking my for activation code. I have no clue what that was or even how to find it. Anyone know what I can do?

If you find that product key, it should work. mine has worked (for a decade) and all you need is the internet activation wizard, heck I've even phoned it in, you don't even talk to a person!

I changed hardware last year and went through the same exact thing and windows approved me every time with my one and only key

let us know how it goes

 

[tresguey]

It was an HP I bought in 2003. It was in the packet that came with the computer. I hope i can find it after all these years.

I am trying to get this thing up so I can get my computer back from the kids.