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InvisibleScratcher
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xp product keys
    #8164122 - 03/18/08 09:06 PM (16 years, 2 months ago)

this might sound like a dumb question but it's been so long since i've reformatted i don't remember: when you are installing xp (i have xp pro sp2) and it asks you for a product key, can you use any old one as long as you have no intention of ever contacting microsoft for updates? the last time i did this i just got some key off the net and it worked but was this key somehow 'valid'?

thanks alot for any replys.

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Invisibleim_on_a_boat
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Re: xp product keys [Re: Scratcher]
    #8164145 - 03/18/08 09:12 PM (16 years, 2 months ago)

ya do that.. there's ways around activation/wga...

search a little bit on the net..

i would be more helpful, but i am supposed to be studying.

pretty sure windows makes you activate.

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InvisibleDieCommie


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Re: xp product keys [Re: Scratcher]
    #8164282 - 03/18/08 09:35 PM (16 years, 2 months ago)

Look for a torrent of XP and DL only the nfo. Thats what I do when I need keys.

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Re: xp product keys [Re: DieCommie]
    #8165317 - 03/19/08 02:13 AM (16 years, 2 months ago)

the key has to match the version of windows your installing, i.e. xp pro sp 2, et cet


additionally, I believe the oem keys are specific to the manufacturer the oem software was sold to, but not sure


Its easier just to download the whole torrent and key, so you know it works, imo

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Offlinesupra
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Re: xp product keys [Re: Scratcher]
    #8167337 - 03/19/08 03:36 PM (16 years, 2 months ago)

get a student copy of xp if your going to dl it. It requires no activation and will pass all checks allowing you to get all the updates. Also, even if you have a pirated copy, you can get your updates from www.windizupdate.com

peace

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