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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Mars on January 09, 2008, 09:44:18 am

Title: Trouble installing Windows XP home OEM
Post by: Mars on January 09, 2008, 09:44:18 am: So I'm building a new computer for my family and the build went fine.

When I tried to install Windows XP Home from the OEM CD, it asked for the product key, which is when I realied there wasn't one. I tried calling Microsoft, but it was basically an audio version of their help file. Is it a product problem, and should I try to call newegg?

If I'm trying to stay legal what the hell should I do?
Title: Re: Trouble installing Windows XP home OEM
Post by: Mars on January 09, 2008, 11:07:16 am: I don't believe anyone actually exists in Microsoft technical support. Even if someone knows a number to call or something please tell me.

Sorry for double post, but I just spent an hour or so being snubbed.
Title: Re: Trouble installing Windows XP home OEM
Post by: jr2 on January 09, 2008, 02:10:06 pm: There should be a Certification sticker on the computer that that Windows CD came with with the product key. (Double words FTW :rolleyes: ) Where did you get said CD? I added your IM accounts, BTW
Title: Re: Trouble installing Windows XP home OEM
Post by: Ashrak on January 09, 2008, 02:45:56 pm: legal software ftl
Title: Re: Trouble installing Windows XP home OEM
Post by: haloboy100 on January 09, 2008, 03:47:12 pm: Quote from: Ashrak on January 09, 2008, 02:45:56 pm
legal software ftl
:nod: torrentz FTW
Title: Re: Trouble installing Windows XP home OEM
Post by: jr2 on January 09, 2008, 05:33:43 pm: Yesh

*cough*
search term:
Windows XP corporate
*cough*
search engine: toorgle

-only use if you legally own Windoze XD (as opposed to XP )
Title: Re: Trouble installing Windows XP home OEM
Post by: colecampbell666 on January 09, 2008, 08:06:54 pm: :eek: I read that 10 minutes ago on Uncyclopedia. (WinXD).

Really though, pirated versions lose the OEM crap, and are generally better. I have one right now. And unless a M$ coder walks up to your house, who's gonna know it's pirated if you have the original disc?
Title: Re: Trouble installing Windows XP home OEM
Post by: haloboy100 on January 09, 2008, 08:36:13 pm: exactly :P
Title: Re: Trouble installing Windows XP home OEM
Post by: Kosh on January 09, 2008, 08:56:25 pm: You should be able to find plenty of keygens and serial numbers on the net. The joys of legal software.