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  • 25-12-2008 12:53am
    #1
    Daemos
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,645 ✭✭✭


    Here's a challenging question for you. My friend's a computer genius, and even he hasn't got a clue.

    I got a second-hand laptop (HP Omnibook XE3), with Windows XP installed. However, it originally had 2000, and XP wasn't installed properly. Now, whenever I turn it on, it tells me to activate Windows, I try to, says its already on, and doesn't let me into my account. And it repeats.

    My mate says bring it into a shop, and get them to remove the XP programme. Anything else I can do?


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  • #2
    challengemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,930 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    On the assumption you dont have any important data on the laptop, just re-install xp and wipe the hard drive during the install.


  • #3
    Daemos
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,645 ✭✭✭Daemos


    Don't have the CD. It was installed before I got it.


  • #4
    Conor108
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,871 ✭✭✭Conor108


    • Get the CD off the seller
    • Buy Windows
    • Install Linux

    Pick One:) Merry Christmas


  • #5
    Daemos
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,645 ✭✭✭Daemos


    Probably should have put this topic in the Virus and Malware section, shouldn't I?

    Did a terrible job explaining the first time, I'll try again:

    I turn on the laptop. It tells me to activate Windows (before I go into any user account). I do so. It says alls fine. I try to access user account. It tells me to activate Windows. I do so. It says alls fine. Logs me out to the 'choose a user account page'. Repeat steps 5-9.


  • #6
    Daemos
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,645 ✭✭✭Daemos


    Conor108 wrote: »
    • Get the CD off the seller
    • Buy Windows
    • Install Linux
    Pick One:) Merry Christmas

    Great Christmas presents. Thanks. LOL.


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  • #7
    gruby
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭gruby


    your Windows XP installed is probably not a valid copy (pirated version).

    Try this: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/312295

    If no go - look for new XP CD


  • #8
    Daemos
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,645 ✭✭✭Daemos


    gruby wrote: »
    your Windows XP installed is probably not a valid copy (pirated version).

    Try this: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/312295

    If no go - look for new XP CD

    Thanks, gruby. This looks good. Will let you know how I get on.


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