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Problem With Windows Product Key Stored In BIOS.
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Greetings each.
I just changed the HDD in an HP-Compaq and now need to re-install an operating system.
The computer previously had WINXP-Pro installed, with a corresponding product key loaded into BIOS.
I don't have a disk for "Pro" and normally install "Home" version, but the stored key is invalid for that version.
I assume that should I wish to upgrade to a newer O/S, that would not be possible either?
Any ideas please?
Be good!
Cheers.
I just changed the HDD in an HP-Compaq and now need to re-install an operating system.
The computer previously had WINXP-Pro installed, with a corresponding product key loaded into BIOS.
I don't have a disk for "Pro" and normally install "Home" version, but the stored key is invalid for that version.
I assume that should I wish to upgrade to a newer O/S, that would not be possible either?
Any ideas please?
Be good!
Cheers.
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Sadly that is not the case. :-(
On product activation Windows generates a 54 digit numerical code in 9 blocks of 6 digits.
These are then conveyed to the Microsoft automated system (I do it by telephone) which then generates another 54 digit code which is then typed into the computer to activate the O/S copy.
There is no facility there to enter/change any product key.
Nice try eh?
Stay good!
Cheers.
Sadly that is not the case. :-(
On product activation Windows generates a 54 digit numerical code in 9 blocks of 6 digits.
These are then conveyed to the Microsoft automated system (I do it by telephone) which then generates another 54 digit code which is then typed into the computer to activate the O/S copy.
There is no facility there to enter/change any product key.
Nice try eh?
Stay good!
Cheers.
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Greetings each.
I thank you all for your contribitions.
After considering your replies, and speaking with local computer techs, I conclude that I shall need to hold out for an XP-Pro installation.
I recently posted a WANT on my local FreeCycle and a nice man just 5 miles away is sorting something out for me.
If that doesn't work then there is a very useful tool in my shed: It's called a "lump hammer"!
Thanks to you all.
Stay good!
Cheers.
I thank you all for your contribitions.
After considering your replies, and speaking with local computer techs, I conclude that I shall need to hold out for an XP-Pro installation.
I recently posted a WANT on my local FreeCycle and a nice man just 5 miles away is sorting something out for me.
If that doesn't work then there is a very useful tool in my shed: It's called a "lump hammer"!
Thanks to you all.
Stay good!
Cheers.
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