Recent content by greg4111

This problem is for a FRIENDS computer that I cannot activate, hence I am locked out. I did manage to get the Windows XP CD from him with the CD Key. It is a genuine copy. The seal has not been broken on the package so it good to go. I will format the hard drive and start from scratch...

I was reading some articles on how to retrieve your XP Key when you can't boot into Windows. Here is what I found: Magical Jelly Bean Software - Keyfinder 2.0 Q: Can I retrieve the product key from a non-booting Windows installation? As long as both Windows versions are 2000, XP, 2003, or...

It is working. I am backing up all the important files onto the USB external HD. Then i am going to double check to see if I got all the files by plugging the USB Ext HD into my Windows laptop. After that, I will either call Microsoft Customer Service and try to get them to activate it or...

No I plugged it in while its was on. Ill restart with it plugged in.

That's right. I have no way of logging into Windows, Safe Mode doesn't work because I need activation.

Hey guys, P4 2.4Ghz 768MB Ram 40GB HD XP Home SP3, Activated Here is my situation. I was trying to fix my buddies computer because he said it was slow. So I did a disk defrag, disk cleanup, got rid of unnecessary startup programs, and removed unused programs. All was fine. Then internet...