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    Bad Windows XP Pro Key?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Crism, Aug 14, 2007.

  1. Crism

    Crism Notebook Guru

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    I'm trying to reformat my new T61 with my Windows XP Professional and the CD Key doesn't seem to be working. I've got the LEGAL XP Professional sticker on the bottom that says "Windows XP Professional Lenovo Singapore" but the key refuses to work when I enter the product key in Windows (even before installing it). Any idea what's going on? I'm using a retail version of XP Professional.

    Thanks
     
    Crism, Aug 14, 2007
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    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    You can't use an OEM CD key on a retail version of Windows.
     
    vespoli, Aug 14, 2007
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  3. Crism

    Crism Notebook Guru

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    I'm trying to work it out with my friend and thats what we figured just now. Looks like its off to find an OEM version of XP Pro.
     
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  4. sesshomaru

    sesshomaru Suspended Disbelief!

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    Did you not get a XP install disk with your nb?
     
    sesshomaru, Aug 14, 2007
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    Nope...didn't come with one
     
    Crism, Aug 14, 2007
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    Just an update. The OEM version of XP Professional worked. Just a reference for anyone that has the same problem I do :)
     
    Crism, Aug 14, 2007
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