I have a windows cd that says its good for one product key but could I use a diffrent one?
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as long as u have a legit product key u can use any of them
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you have to call microsoft . for new product key   if you use product keys from internet when it come to actiavte it will be blocked   & ur pc will not load to desktop on win xp
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It is is not stored in a readable form on the computer. Have you tried a repair. If word still works, the key should be stored and i would not expect the installation to ask for key. Otherwise, if this is a legitimate install Microsoft can help. Here is a microsoft link for lost product keys. http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA011508341033.aspx
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Yes, you can, as long as you uninstalled it from your old computer.  Just install it with the CD, and if you have any problems with the installation, call up Microsoft, and explain what you're doing, and they can guide you through the process to validate the registration.\n\nYou might also consider OpenOffice, since this is a free, open source office suite highly comparable to MS Office, and you won't have the licensing problems.
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Product keys come with your PURCHASE of the product.  This is the wrong venue to solict software piracy.
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The key is provided by Microsoft when you download the build or order the DVD.  If you have lost/misplaced the key, Please contact Microsoft Support.  \n\nThe keys cannot be shared :-)
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Unless the program is a standalone exe file, this will not work. Regardless you need to copy the file not the shortcut. If you are downloading a program from the internet, tell it to save to disk not open. Then you can copy the install file to the CD.
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The key is irrelevant....once the key is used twice it is no longer valid. You have to call microsoft for a new key.
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To install just click on the setup.exe.\nI dont think it will be different whether it is in a CD or DVD.
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you tap the F8 key to get to the menu for last known good configuration.\nIf you need the cd, you can get it from compaq, if they are not availiable, there are a couple of third party online companies that sell them, or you could just install windows xp with someone else's cd and use your code on the case
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You must have the wrong product key for that particular version of XP.  Not just any product key works with any windows XP disk.  YOu need to have just the right key for that disk.  Find someone that has the disk, and a key that came with that disk.  Also, do not do updates with Windowsupdate, cuase that will screw you up too.  they can tell if you are using someone elses CD.
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If you have a legal "code" (OEM) for your copy of Windows, and it's not used on any other computer, call up Microsoft's technical support and speak to them.\n\nThey should be able to guide you through the process to validate your copy of Windows.\n\nThis has happened to me before and my solution worked.
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Assuming your copy is registered/you have a liscence you could contact microsoft about a replacement disc. As long as you can prove that it is a legitimate version on your computer that has been paid for.\n\nEither that or contact whoever sold you built the computer and ask for the disc
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best thing to do is get a full .iso of cd then mount that thru alcohol 120 then play\ntry mounting the main .exe file with the w3 icon
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If you registered with Microsoft, call their support and they may be able send you copy. Most likely it is out of support so    you may be SOL
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The problem you will run into is that as soon as that CD is out of your posession then its fair game.\n\nThe RIAA and Motion Picture Association have been trying to encrypt and create software like that for years and its all pretty much junk.\n\nWhat you can do is during the install have a unique CD key combine with the unique processor ID and or NIC of the system that will then create a unique activation KEY.  That means that the CD is now tied to that system and that system only.  I have seen some software that we use in my job have to be activated in that way.  Kinda pain for the user but in ensure you some level of control.
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One, your age doesn't matter.\n\nTwo, how do you know HD is good? Try a diagnostic tool for whatever brand. Is the windows cd good? You may have problem if your Windows is already installed on another system, as your windows license is good for one motherboard.\n\nAre you getting any error messages? You can edit the message in your original question. Remember this much details yield no analysis. Best I can tell you to do is run these different diag tools. Also, make yourself a Ultimate Boot CD and check system with that.