Why I cannot use the XP key came with my CPU

[junaidahmadj]

Recently i bought a used Dell pc optiplex280 and a sticker of XP CD key came with that
When i installed XP from a pirated CD and gave that key, i proved to be invalid
Why is so?
I thought it may be a problem when activating but not on giving key........
Anybody can tell me my rights about that key (am i owner of that key?)

 

[Guest]

You need the Dell Windows XP CD that matches the Product Key (Home or Pro).

Grumpy

 

[btk1w1]

Agree with Grumpy, not any XP CD will work.

 

[junaidahmadj]

Now i have two questions
1) where i can get that XP CD?
2) Do i have genuin rights on this windows?

 

[btk1w1]

Contact Dell and see if you are eligible for a replacement Operating System CD.

I believe the cost is no where near the price of a brand new OS CD. There are reports that the first replacement is free. I'm not sure which category you fall into.

You will need your Dell documentation when filling out the forms or speaking to a representative.

Here's a link to point you in the right direction:

http://askville.amazon.com/SimilarQuestions.do?req=find+dell+recovery+cd+lost+mines+wipe+computer

I believe the EULA has provisions in it which state you can have that Operating System, XP, reside on the machine and no other (If it's OEM). It cannot be moved to another machine and the EULA may be voided in the case of significant hardware upgrade is made to the machine. i.e. Motherboard or Processor.

I not 100% sure but I think that is the general gist of it.

 

[Guest]

1. Call Dell or borrow one from someone that owns a Dell.
2. Yes, as long as the Product Key sticker is still on the computer.

 

[junaidahmadj]

Contact Dell and see if you are eligible for a replacement Operating System CD.

I believe the cost is no where near the price of a brand new OS CD. There are reports that the first replacement is free. I'm not sure which category you fall into.

You will need your Dell documentation when filling out the forms or speaking to a representative.

Here's a link to point you in the right direction:

http://askville.amazon.com/SimilarQuestions.do?req=find+dell+recovery+cd+lost+mines+wipe+computer

I believe the EULA has provisions in it which state you can have that Operating System, XP, reside on the machine and no other (If it's OEM). It cannot be moved to another machine and the EULA may be voided in the case of significant hardware upgrade is made to the machine. i.e. Motherboard or Processor.

I not 100% sure but I think that is the general gist of it.

Yes there is a link to a form to fill in
But on the form there is only American states and no choice to change country outside US??????
Im not in US

 

[btk1w1]

junaidahmadj,

I sent you a private message. Did you get it?

 

[junaidahmadj]

nopes

 

[btk1w1]

Scroll to the top of the page, there's a box on the right with a link on it "See all my messages".

Clkkick on it and you should be able to access it.

I also tried to send you an IM via ICQ

 

[junaidahmadj]

Mu ICQ is not being sign in I dont know why....... ;(
Dell and Microsoft both of them are not providing me with free CDs
MS was providing in past but now they ask for shipment charges etc

Scroll to the top of the page, there's a box on the right with a link on it "See all my messages".

Clkkick on it and you should be able to access it.

I also tried to send you an IM via ICQ

 

[junaidahmadj]

Thanks everyone, I got my answer, I need Dell XP Cd which i dont have.... its ok

 

[junaidahmadj]

junaidahmad - j@hotmail.com is my email
I dont know i should share it on forum or not.....!

 

[Guest]

You can share it as long as you don't mind spam. What do you expect us to do? Email you a Dell Windows XP CD?

 

[junaidahmadj]

yes if u can