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February 9th 06, 12:55 AM
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W2K Pro License
Several years ago, I bought a 8300 PC w/ W2K Pro installed. Later
they emailed me a copy of XP Pro. I don't remember if XP shipped by Dell needs to be registered w/ MS. If i reinstall it do I need to register? What'll I do if I can't locate the install codes? Mike 
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February 9th 06, 01:17 AM
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W2K Pro License
"Mike" wrote in
news:QpwGf.36455$DV2.3555@trnddc07: Several years ago, I bought a 8300 PC w/ W2K Pro installed. Later they emailed me a copy of XP Pro. I don't remember if XP shipped by Dell needs to be registered w/ MS. If i reinstall it do I need to register? What'll I do if I can't locate the install codes? If I'm understanding you correctly, you need to download and run: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html
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February 9th 06, 01:53 AM
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W2K Pro License
"Mike" wrote in message news:QpwGf.36455$DV2.3555@trnddc07... Several years ago, I bought a 8300 PC w/ W2K Pro installed. Later they emailed me a copy of XP Pro. I don't remember if XP shipped by Dell needs to be registered w/ MS. If i reinstall it do I need to register? What'll I do if I can't locate the install codes? Mike They "emailed" a copy of WinXP Pro? You meant "snail mail", right? If it's an upgrade disc, you should be able to do a clean install with it so long as you feed the machine the Win2K Pro (Dell) CD when prompted. If it's a legit update disc then you're legal. Stew
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February 9th 06, 03:40 AM
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W2K Pro License
You're are correct, they snail mailed me the XP Pro disks.
I fed it a W2K CD during th install but don't remember if I had to register the prouct w/ MS. Mike "S.Lewis" wrote in message ... "Mike" wrote in message news:QpwGf.36455$DV2.3555@trnddc07... Several years ago, I bought a 8300 PC w/ W2K Pro installed. Later they emailed me a copy of XP Pro. I don't remember if XP shipped by Dell needs to be registered w/ MS. If i reinstall it do I need to register? What'll I do if I can't locate the install codes? Mike They "emailed" a copy of WinXP Pro? You meant "snail mail", right? If it's an upgrade disc, you should be able to do a clean install with it so long as you feed the machine the Win2K Pro (Dell) CD when prompted. If it's a legit update disc then you're legal. Stew
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February 9th 06, 04:03 AM
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Mike;
Registration is optional. But Activation is required, although if the upgrade is OEM, it may not be required. You will also need to input the Product Key for Windows XP Pro. If you have lost the Product key but still have Windows XP installed: http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm Near the bottom, "View Product Key XP" If you do not have Windows XP installed and lost your key, contact Dell Or possibly Microsoft: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=326246 If the above fail, you have a high priced low quality coaster. -- Jupiter Jones http://www3.telus.net/dandemar http://www.dts-l.org "Mike" wrote in message news:KQyGf.20281$xs4.2601@trnddc01... You're are correct, they snail mailed me the XP Pro disks. I fed it a W2K CD during th install but don't remember if I had to register the prouct w/ MS. Mike
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February 9th 06, 04:04 AM
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W2K Pro License
"Mike" wrote in message news:KQyGf.20281$xs4.2601@trnddc01... You're are correct, they snail mailed me the XP Pro disks. I fed it a W2K CD during th install but don't remember if I had to register the prouct w/ MS. Mike I'm guessing you didn't if it was an upgrade disc, which appears to be the case. I know that to be the case with XPHome upgrade discs for Dell WinMe machines I've seen. Stew
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February 9th 06, 04:25 AM
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W2K Pro License
Nirsoft has some mighty interesting stuff. Thanks for the tip... Ben Myers
On Thu, 09 Feb 2006 01:17:57 GMT, Frazer Jolly Goodfellow wrote: "Mike" wrote in news:QpwGf.36455$DV2.3555@trnddc07: Several years ago, I bought a 8300 PC w/ W2K Pro installed. Later they emailed me a copy of XP Pro. I don't remember if XP shipped by Dell needs to be registered w/ MS. If i reinstall it do I need to register? What'll I do if I can't locate the install codes? If I'm understanding you correctly, you need to download and run: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html
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February 9th 06, 10:10 AM
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W2K Pro License
Assuming it is a Dell provided XP CD and you are reinstalling it on the
8300, there is no technical or license issue at all. Just boot from the CD and do the install. You will never be prompted for a license of key number... -- Regards, Hank Arnold "Mike" wrote in message news:QpwGf.36455$DV2.3555@trnddc07... Several years ago, I bought a 8300 PC w/ W2K Pro installed. Later they emailed me a copy of XP Pro. I don't remember if XP shipped by Dell needs to be registered w/ MS. If i reinstall it do I need to register? What'll I do if I can't locate the install codes? Mike
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#9
February 9th 06, 10:34 AM
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Hank,
That's not necessarily true. When I purchased my 4550, it came with W2K and a free upgrade to XP. The XP disk delivered was NOT a Dell CD, but a real MS CD, and therefore required activation. Surprised me. "Hank Arnold" wrote in message ... Assuming it is a Dell provided XP CD and you are reinstalling it on the 8300, there is no technical or license issue at all. Just boot from the CD and do the install. You will never be prompted for a license of key number... -- Regards, Hank Arnold "Mike" wrote in message news:QpwGf.36455$DV2.3555@trnddc07... Several years ago, I bought a 8300 PC w/ W2K Pro installed. Later they emailed me a copy of XP Pro. I don't remember if XP shipped by Dell needs to be registered w/ MS. If i reinstall it do I need to register? What'll I do if I can't locate the install codes? Mike
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February 9th 06, 02:18 PM
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W2K Pro License
And no matter what, we all have to jump through the Windows Genuine Advantage
hoop. Whose advantage is this, anyway? Guess. Wish I could bill Bill for the time I've spent jumping through his hoop. "bill Bill". Maybe the name of a movie about a class action lawsuit? ... Ben Myers On Thu, 09 Feb 2006 10:34:59 GMT, "Tom Scales" wrote: Hank, That's not necessarily true. When I purchased my 4550, it came with W2K and a free upgrade to XP. The XP disk delivered was NOT a Dell CD, but a real MS CD, and therefore required activation. Surprised me. "Hank Arnold" wrote in message ... Assuming it is a Dell provided XP CD and you are reinstalling it on the 8300, there is no technical or license issue at all. Just boot from the CD and do the install. You will never be prompted for a license of key number... -- Regards, Hank Arnold "Mike" wrote in message news:QpwGf.36455$DV2.3555@trnddc07... Several years ago, I bought a 8300 PC w/ W2K Pro installed. Later they emailed me a copy of XP Pro. I don't remember if XP shipped by Dell needs to be registered w/ MS. If i reinstall it do I need to register? What'll I do if I can't locate the install codes? Mike
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