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3dgomerfan
I purchased a used computer that had Windows XP pre-installed (originally by
the manufacturer) and it is prompting to activate windows. I called
Microsoft to activate, and they confirmed the Software key was valid, but
they couldn't activate it. It seemed like the Installation ID Code that was
on the activation screen wasn't working or correct. They told me to contact
the manufacturer to see if they could turn off the activation screen somehow
or pay for Microsoft tech support. I contacted the Manufacturer, who of
course said they couldn't activate a Microsoft program. Any ideas or
suggestions of how to get this thing activated?
the manufacturer) and it is prompting to activate windows. I called
Microsoft to activate, and they confirmed the Software key was valid, but
they couldn't activate it. It seemed like the Installation ID Code that was
on the activation screen wasn't working or correct. They told me to contact
the manufacturer to see if they could turn off the activation screen somehow
or pay for Microsoft tech support. I contacted the Manufacturer, who of
course said they couldn't activate a Microsoft program. Any ideas or
suggestions of how to get this thing activated?