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by bobtee_18 Accepted solution
by thechas Accepted solution
Since you state that what you have is a copy, there are 3 possible reasons for why the key you have is not accepted:
1. The key is for a different run of the XP distribution disk.
2. The key was recently used to set up another system and is not valid for use on different hardware.
3. The key is on a list of distributed keys that Microsoft has marked as no longer valid keys.
Either way, your only real recourse is to purchase a legitimate license for XP.
Since you have the files, you can purchase just a license and product key. But, since the price for a license is often the same as a full package, I would just buy a legitimate XP CD and license.
If you paid any money for this "copy" of XP, you might consider turning the seller's information over to the Business Software Alliance, or Microsoft.
Chas
by jdclyde Accepted solution
Just call MicroSoft and explain that your numbers will not work. If you have a legal copy, they are more than happy to help you out.
If they are not legal copies, you are a scumbag thief and should rot in hell. Good luck with that.
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