Re: XP Pro needed


"DCA" <dca860MAPS@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:2ne0k.12443$8z7.1033@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Philip Herlihy wrote:
Tim.. wrote:
Hi guys,

Have landed an HP D7100 desktop with XP pro COA sticker, but no OS....

Options?

TIA Tim..


My understanding is that this is quite likely to be an OEM license, and
you'll need the corresponding CD from HP to reinstall it. Some of these
are activated by detecting a code in the BIOS, rather than via the retail
activation process. HP help is very good in my experience, so drop them
an email.

Phil, London
The DC7100 I had installed from a standard install disc using the COA
activation digits.
I think HP are the same as Dell - if you use their own original discs, it
is locked to BIOS (and doesn't ask for COA number as it uses their generic
one).

Thanks so far guys- I am going to contact HP on monday and see if they will
supply a replacement HP WinXP pro disc (its worth a go!) and go from
there...

Tim..


.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: Windows XP activation
    ... > Is there any way i could get ahold of the proper disc or do i have to ... > purchase a new copy of windows XP? ... You need to acquire the correct disk for the type of COA you have. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.setup_deployment)
  • Re: Heads up PC/Laptop online sellers
    ... discs that came with the COA and machine they should buy a new COA licence ... and disc from Microsoft and use that. ... Microsoft wouldn't be coming after you and that as such, ...
    (uk.adverts.computer)
  • Re: possible piracy
    ... don't believe he is going to supply me with the disc. ... I have already reported him to microsoft & BSA. ... official XP Upgrade disk or a Full/OEM XP Disk, ... He should also provide a COA that includes a 25 ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)
  • Re: Heads up PC/Laptop online sellers
    ... OEM install disc with PC's original COA key and does not recreate the ... if the repairer does not have the original restore ...
    (uk.adverts.computer)
  • Re: ping DCA
    ... Then you write to tell me its posted and also that it is a xp sp2 disc ... releasing the sp1 and 2 oem discs but of course i was too late to tell ... It doesnt accept the coa ...
    (uk.adverts.computer)