Windows XP Activation

Omecle · 07-18-2007, 08:10 AM

Okay, this is very annoying.

I just installed a new motherboard, CPU and cooling system but I had to format my HDD because Windows wasn't booting up properly. Which was fine, I don't mind doing that as I had everything backed up.

The way I do it is I install Windows 2000 Professional, then I upgrade to Windows XP Professional. It worked last time, but now it is telling me that I can't activate it anymore (it is a legit version).

Is there any way I can get them to send me a new code? Because what the activation program sent me to was a place to order a Windows XP Activation Code for $250!!! My copy of Windows XP didn't even cost that much, and I may as well just get Vista if that is the case!!!

What should I do?

rubah · 07-18-2007, 08:20 AM

the route I would take is keygen, but then I don't think you should pay for windows if you can help it

Odaisé Gaelach · 07-18-2007, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by rubah ^

the route I would take is keygen, but then I don't think you should pay for windows if you can help it

I do. Give Microsoft a call and explain your situation.

Or sod that, and find a crack or a keygen. Either way is good.

Omecle · 07-18-2007, 08:50 AM

Well, I will give them a ring and see what they can do.

If they won't help me and I need to get a crack, will I still be able to receive security updates? That's basically the only reason I pay for Windows XP.

Also, I can't seem to find a copy of Windows XP to buy, only Vista. Is Vista worth getting? When is the service pack coming for it?

Edit: BTW I have Service Pack 2 installed and about 80 security updates it just finished installing then.

Odaisé Gaelach · 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by Omecle ^

If they won't help me and I need to get a crack, will I still be able to receive security updates? That's basically the only reason I pay for Windows XP.

Errm... I think so. They've got Genuine Windows Validation when it comes to some updates (Windows Media Player 11 and Internet Explorer 7), but I think that they patch the critical stuff and security updates without checking for validation.

I'm not 100% sure how activation comes into Genuine Windows Validation.

Originally Posted by Omecle ^

Also, I can't seem to find a copy of Windows XP to buy, only Vista. Is Vista worth getting? When is the service pack coming for it?

I'd leave Vista for a while. Maybe another year or so. I don't know about a service pack for it yet - but I do know that Microsoft are working on Service Pack 3 for Windows XP.

rubah · 07-18-2007, 09:26 AM

I've never had any validation problems, but then I make a point not to download 'updates' so it's not been questioned very much

also for the record, I was not ahem encouraging this, just saying what I would do 8)

Yamaneko · 07-18-2007, 09:52 AM

PM me about this. We'll talk.

Baloki · 07-18-2007, 09:57 AM

Just follow the ring them up instructions, fill out the details and they'll give you an activation code, they even give you a toll-free number to call them on.

rubah Site Staff Cid's Knight I am not a committee! Location: Don't forget you're not alone	#2 (permalink) the route I would take is keygen, but then I don't think you should pay for windows if you can help it
07-18-2007, 08:20 AM

Odaisé Gaelach Ciddieless since 2004 Location: Ireland	#3 (permalink) Originally Posted by rubah ^ the route I would take is keygen, but then I don't think you should pay for windows if you can help it I do. Give Microsoft a call and explain your situation. Or sod that, and find a crack or a keygen. Either way is good.
07-18-2007, 08:48 AM

rubah Site Staff Cid's Knight I am not a committee! Location: Don't forget you're not alone	#6 (permalink) I've never had any validation problems, but then I make a point not to download 'updates' so it's not been questioned very much also for the record, I was not ahem encouraging this, just saying what I would do 8)
07-18-2007, 09:26 AM

Yamaneko ..a Russian mountain cat. Location: Los Angeles, CA	#7 (permalink) PM me about this. We'll talk.
07-18-2007, 09:52 AM

Baloki Site Staff Last Exile Location: Dreaming a dream~	#8 (permalink) Just follow the ring them up instructions, fill out the details and they'll give you an activation code, they even give you a toll-free number to call them on.
07-18-2007, 09:57 AM