DonkeyMaster Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Hello,I have a HP DC7700 PC with an OEM Windows XP Pro installed on it.I had a boot problem and to solve it I used a Windows XP Pro CD, following this procedure.Because I didn't have the original CD handy, I used another CD, which had a serial. To repair, I used that other serial.I don't have the original XP Pro CD and I didn't want to lose my apps and settings, so I borrowed another CD, and had to use another serial.My system is back on its feet, but now Windows says my copy of Windows is counterfeit.I tried these two procedures, but neither worked because of an invalid key, though I type the one found on the sticker on my tower.Magical Jelly Bean KeyFinderActivation WizardI want Windows to accept my OEM key. How do I straight this mess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catgate Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 The short answer is you don't, unless you either correct this .......I didn't have the original CD handy... or buy a new XP disc from Mr Gates (bless him). Sadly this is called progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan2273 Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 You made your mistake by entering the serial number from the borrowed disk, you should have entered your origonal serial number.( there should be a sticker on the side of your computer with it on).Try another repair install and this time use your origonal serial number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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