Windows XP Activation Sucks
I used to think that the new activation system with Windows XP was fine. Microsoft left the door open with corporate keys anyway, but I am facing a mess of a problem. An HP/Compaq box we use here as a file store and dial-up sharing recently packed up. I traced the problem to a faulty power supply but it had already killed the motherboard by the time it cut out. Now this PC is less than 6 months old but when I tried to get somebody to look at it, I'm told that there's no warranty. I can't be bothered trying to get hold of HP to sort it out although I've been told that they have been known to send parts out here free of charge. I decided just to replace the faulty parts.
Trouble is XP Home now refuses to start with the message "This copy of Windows must be activated with Microsoft before you can log on. Do you want to activate windows now?" This was expected as I know the new activation key is tied to specific identifying codes on your hardware and changing the motherboard changes ALL the codes. So I click yes, wait a little while and I get the message "Windows is already activated" and an OK button. Hit the ok button, try to log on and again I get the message "This copy of Windows must be activated...". A real Vicious Circle.
I've tried googling for an answer but just get 'Call Microsoft'.
Anyway, Yesterday I did a bit of work on the phase 2 design, and my laundry before going to Pats for dinner and disco.
Today, was more relaxed, I spent some time on my OU assignments, finished my laundry from yesterday and watched a bit of TV. Then I tried working on that darned PC again.
If anyone has an Idea let me know. otherwise I'll just reinstall.
posted by Aaron Rowe @ 12:32 AM
4 Comments:
Tell me about it! XP activation is a real pain in the neck espcially on the very early additions where you had a limited number of activation times (do you still have this?) then you had to ring 'Microscuff' and get them to give you a new key!!!!!!!
What are Microsoft doing ??
I replaced my mobo and i get the same thing, except there's no option to get a new activation key. I'll give microsoft a ring in the morning but i'm pretty sure i'll have to get a new operating system now.
My old system was a HP Pavillion T250uk.
it's about 2 and a half years old, and HP help is a complete waste of time.
Have you found a solution for your XP activation is a real pain...? Because My little sister has the same F*cking problem and I can't enter XP in the safety mode. Please help us thx
barty001@gmail.com
try this forum.
Basically try a repair install with your XP cd rom.
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