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by lchuquillanqui

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I have small Bussines, and have 4 pcs with a new hard drive, I don't have the intallation CDs windos Xp, But have the Key Numbers, how I can use the same key number( I have the Key numbers for each PCS)

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Lc

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by 1bn0

Your questions is a little vague / unclear.

I take it you are replaceing the hard drive in 4 of your office computers.

You do have the Windows XP keys for each of the computers.

You can use the keys you have , If you can obtain an install cd for XP of the same version as the keys are for. Different types are Retail, OEM, Branded (Dell,HP, Etc.)Corp/Vol. The key only works with the correct type of instlation media.

If these are Brand name computers , you may be able to get an installation cd from the manufacturer for a nominal fee.

If the keys have only been used the one time to install yor computers you should have no problem re-activating them with Microsoft at the time of the installation. Usually valid keys will activate without requiring even a phone call.

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