Reinstalling XP on clean computer with OEM COA

[Guest im_gregory]

I've recently purchased a HP computer that had its hard drive formatted clean.

There is a XP Professional 1 COA sticlker on the case.

 

I'm trying to reinstall XP professional back onto this machine. But when I

enter the key code, the installation is saying the key is invaild.

 

Its my understanding that as long as the COA sticker is on the machine I'm

authorized to reinstall Windows back on it.

 

Can anyone help me with this?

 

 

 

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[Guest PD43]

Re: Reinstalling XP on clean computer with OEM COA

 

im_gregory <imgregory@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>I'm trying to reinstall XP professional back onto this machine. But when I

>enter the key code, the installation is saying the key is invaild.

>

>Its my understanding that as long as the COA sticker is on the machine I'm

>authorized to reinstall Windows back on it.

 

It no doubt is an HP OEM version... which your version isn't.

[Guest sgopus]

RE: Reinstalling XP on clean computer with OEM COA

 

Your not allowed to use the old Key, that key has been used, you will need to

buy another copy of XP.

Since they didn't provide you with the install disk that came with the pc.

 

"im_gregory" wrote:

> I've recently purchased a HP computer that had its hard drive formatted clean.

> There is a XP Professional 1 COA sticlker on the case.

>

> I'm trying to reinstall XP professional back onto this machine. But when I

> enter the key code, the installation is saying the key is invaild.

>

> Its my understanding that as long as the COA sticker is on the machine I'm

> authorized to reinstall Windows back on it.

>

> Can anyone help me with this?

>

>

>

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> Forum Begineer

[Guest cornedbeef007-groups@yahoo.com.au]

Re: Reinstalling XP on clean computer with OEM COA

 

On Mar 25, 1:48 pm, im_gregory <imgreg...@discussions.microsoft.com>

wrote:

> I've recently purchased a HP computer that had its hard drive formatted clean.

> There is a XP Professional 1 COA sticlker on the case.

>

> I'm trying to reinstall  XP professional back onto this machine. But when  I

> enter the key code, the installation is saying the key is invaild.

>

> Its my understanding that as long as the COA sticker is on the machine I'm

> authorized to reinstall Windows back on it.

>

> Can anyone help me with this?

>

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> Forum Begineer

 

You'll need to re-install the EXACT version of XP that was on your

machine. It's probably a HP specific OEM version.

Try contacting HP for instructions on how to re-install XP on your HP.

 

Good Luck.

[Guest Daave]

Re: Reinstalling XP on clean computer with OEM COA

 

im_gregory wrote:

> I've recently purchased a HP computer that had its hard drive

> formatted clean. There is a XP Professional 1 COA sticlker on the

> case.

>

> I'm trying to reinstall XP professional back onto this machine. But

> when I enter the key code, the installation is saying the key is

> invaild.

>

> Its my understanding that as long as the COA sticker is on the

> machine I'm authorized to reinstall Windows back on it.

>

> Can anyone help me with this?

 

Who did you purchase this PC from? Do you know if it may have originally

had a volume license? What disk are you using to perform the install?

 

Assuming this PC didn't have a volume license XP installed on it

originally, you are permitted to reinstall Windows XP. But you need to

make sure you use the proper disk. For example, if you have an OEM

license, you need to use a generic OEM installation disk of the same

type -- in this case, XP Pro. A retail XP disk won't work with the key

on the sticker. If you can't activate online, you'll need to make a

5-minute phone call.

[Guest Daave]

Re: Reinstalling XP on clean computer with OEM COA

 

Daave wrote:

> im_gregory wrote:

>> I've recently purchased a HP computer that had its hard drive

>> formatted clean. There is a XP Professional 1 COA sticlker on the

>> case.

>>

>> I'm trying to reinstall XP professional back onto this machine. But

>> when I enter the key code, the installation is saying the key is

>> invaild.

>>

>> Its my understanding that as long as the COA sticker is on the

>> machine I'm authorized to reinstall Windows back on it.

>>

>> Can anyone help me with this?

>

> Who did you purchase this PC from? Do you know if it may have

> originally had a volume license? What disk are you using to perform

> the install?

>

> Assuming this PC didn't have a volume license XP installed on it

> originally, you are permitted to reinstall Windows XP. But you need to

> make sure you use the proper disk. For example, if you have an OEM

> license, you need to use a generic OEM installation disk of the same

> type -- in this case, XP Pro. A retail XP disk won't work with the key

> on the sticker. If you can't activate online, you'll need to make a

> 5-minute phone call.

 

Addendum:

 

If there is a restore disk for this particular HP available, you may try

purchasing one from HP or from http://www.restoredisks.com . But IMO,

it's better to use a generic OEM installation disk of the same version

of Windows if you're able to find/borrow one.

[Guest Anteaus]

Re: Reinstalling XP on clean computer with OEM COA

 

You need an OEM CD of Home or Pro as appropriate to the licence key. It must

also be the right service-pack as SP2 keys differ from earlier ones.

 

However, even so I have found that the licence keys on many HP machines are

defective, and will not work EVEN with a genuine HP-sourced OEM disc.

 

My advice would be to check first that you have the right CD, then call the

Microsoft Activation line. Ask to speak to an advisor, and provided you can

satisfy them that the the request is genuine, they should give you a key that

works.

 

"Daave" wrote:

> If there is a restore disk for this particular HP available, you may try

> purchasing one from HP or from http://www.restoredisks.com . But IMO,

> it's better to use a generic OEM installation disk of the same version

> of Windows if you're able to find/borrow one.

[Guest VanguardLH]

Re: Reinstalling XP on clean computer with OEM COA

 

"im_gregory" wrote in message

news:E9616057-3AA5-4AE0-BFD3-3C548774A0F2@microsoft.com...

> I've recently purchased a HP computer that had its hard drive

> formatted clean.

> There is a XP Professional 1 COA sticlker on the case.

>

> I'm trying to reinstall XP professional back onto this machine. But

> when I

> enter the key code, the installation is saying the key is invaild.

>

> Its my understanding that as long as the COA sticker is on the machine

> I'm

> authorized to reinstall Windows back on it.

>

> Can anyone help me with this?

 

 

The product key on the label on the computer is for an OEM version. It

is also for the HP version. You got an HP OEM version of Windows with

the computer and *that* is what you need to reinstall. Use the recovery

CDs that the instructions in their included manual told you to run to

create those CDs. If you didn't bother to read the manual and have not

created those recovery CDs then you will need to order replacement

recovery CDs from HP (~$20) or use the product key with whatever version

of Windows that you are trying to install (and then have to get all the

drivers yourself for the hardware support).

[Guest Eric]

RE: Reinstalling XP on clean computer with OEM COA

 

Which product key are you using - the one on the PC or the one that belongs

to WinXP Pro?

 

You should be using the latter key.

 

Eric - http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/

 

"im_gregory" wrote:

> I've recently purchased a HP computer that had its hard drive formatted clean.

> There is a XP Professional 1 COA sticlker on the case.

>

> I'm trying to reinstall XP professional back onto this machine. But when I

> enter the key code, the installation is saying the key is invaild.

>

> Its my understanding that as long as the COA sticker is on the machine I'm

> authorized to reinstall Windows back on it.

>

> Can anyone help me with this?

>

>

>

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[Guest Bjarke Andersen]

RE: Reinstalling XP on clean computer with OEM COA

 

=?Utf-8?B?c2dvcHVz?= <sgopus@discussions.microsoft.com> crashed Echelon

writing news:48080183-E1D3-4D44-BB29-B23B02A14813@microsoft.com:

> Your not allowed to use the old Key, that key has been used, you will

> need to buy another copy of XP.

> Since they didn't provide you with the install disk that came with the

> pc.

 

Que?

 

XP OEM license follow a certain hardware, in this case probably the

computer OP bought. With the license sticker he is indeed allowed to

install XP since he have both the license and hardware.

 

The install disk is no proof of ownership, you are allowed to do copies

otherwise you would not be able to make customized or slipstreamed install

disks.

 

OPs problem is he is probably using a non-OEM or Volume disk. He needs to

get hold of an OEM install disk.

 

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Bjarke Andersen

[Guest Ken Blake, MVP]

Re: Reinstalling XP on clean computer with OEM COA

 

On Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:48:00 -0700, im_gregory

<imgregory@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

> I've recently purchased a HP computer that had its hard drive formatted clean.

> There is a XP Professional 1 COA sticlker on the case.

>

> I'm trying to reinstall XP professional back onto this machine. But when I

> enter the key code, the installation is saying the key is invaild.

>

> Its my understanding that as long as the COA sticker is on the machine I'm

> authorized to reinstall Windows back on it.

 

 

To use a particular product key with a particular CD, the two must

match with respect to Professional vs. Home, OEM vs. Retail, and Full

vs. Upgrade.

 

If there's a sticker on the case, almost certainly it's an OEM

version. Since both the sticker and the CD are Professional, almost

certainly, the problem is that you are trying to use a retail CD with

an OEM product key. Can't be done.

 

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Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

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