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XP activation problems

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Limp Gawd
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Working on my friend's computer:

Replaced PSU, motherboard, CPU, and RAM...hooked up existing HD and DVD.
Would boot only to Welcome screen and then it would auto-restart.
Didn't have his OEM genuine XP disc with me so popped in mine instead.
Booted to disc.
Ran a repair mode.
It installed and asked it for Key so I used mine.
It loaded and I was relieved that his info and files were still intact.
It performed a lot of updates.

Problem is now the activation window won't come up. The webpage telling me it is not a valid copy does but no activation ability.

Questions:

First off...should I have NOT used my copy due to the fact I an running it also on my computer?
Should I get his copy and re- run "Repair" again so that I can put in his Key when promoted?
Why is the Activation window not coming up when I go to Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Activate Windows?

thanks
 
You messed up where you put your key in so yes you are running the same copy on two computers.
 
MaxBurn said:
You messed up where you put your key in so yes you are running the same copy on two computers.
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He was 30 miles away when I tried this fix last night so I got in a bit of hurry thinking it would work.
I will get the original XP CD from him and rerun the repair.

Hope that solves it.

thanks
 
There are freeware programs available called "key switchers" that let you input new activation keys then reactivate. Try using something like that.

Secondly, just because your using your disc, doesn't mean you can't use his key, as long as they are the same media type, i.e. OEM, Retail, etc.
 
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