cannot activate old XP Professional

[Guest Paul]

I nhave an old laptop (2001) and the hgard drive died. I am trying to

re-install XP Professional and it won't take the product key. Te manufacturer

is no longer in business. I cannot get to the phone number to call Microsoft,

or they ask for a credit card. How do I get a new key or find out to to ket

the original to work? Thank you!

[Guest Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Re: cannot activate old XP Professional

 

How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246/en-gb

 

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Carey Frisch

Microsoft MVP

Windows Shell/User

 

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"Paul" wrote:

 

I nhave an old laptop (2001) and the hgard drive died. I am trying to

re-install XP Professional and it won't take the product key. Te manufacturer

is no longer in business. I cannot get to the phone number to call Microsoft,

or they ask for a credit card. How do I get a new key or find out to to ket

the original to work? Thank you!