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J.Man

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XP Installation
« on: July 16, 2008, 07:28:03 PM »

Hey dudes, Well today i tried to install XP on my system but the wierdest thing happened it didnt ask me for a CD Key or anything it just went straight through the installation and it works with Windows Update and I was wandering if it is illegal or am i safe  ;D
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oldfogy

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Re: XP Installation
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2008, 07:54:44 PM »

There may be a few possibilities for this:

1. This was a re-install on top of your previous version and the S/N was picked up from the old registry.
2. Was this XP Home or XP Pro.
3. Was this a legitimate copy of XP.
4. Withing the next 30 days you will be asked to insert the S/N and register the product.
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J.Man

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Re: XP Installation
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2008, 07:53:26 PM »

1. Couldn't have been I formatted my HD.
2. XP Pro
3. What do you take me for  ;) i'm not sure i'll go check
4. It was 3 months ago and nothing what so ever
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oldfogy

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Re: XP Installation
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2008, 11:07:40 PM »


 Well today i tried to install XP on my system


Did you format the drive as part of the installation process ?

Either way, if it's working okay, I wouldn't worry about it.
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J.Man

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Re: XP Installation
« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2008, 02:07:55 PM »

Formatted, no I had to replace the old one as it didn't meet my requirments as at the tme i built the PC i thought 80gb would be fine.
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Re: XP Installation
« Reply #5 on: July 19, 2008, 03:00:23 PM »

where did you download it from?  :-X
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Re: XP Installation
« Reply #6 on: July 19, 2008, 04:27:36 PM »

J.Man,
I hate to be picky BUT,

On 16th July you posted that:
today I tried to install XP on my system

Then in  reply to Old Fogey’s post:
Within the next 30 days you will be asked to insert the S/N and register the product.

You replied:
It was 3 months ago and nothing what so ever

Please stick to actual FACTS if asking for help, that way you stand a better chance of getting help.

dave
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J.Man

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Re: XP Installation
« Reply #7 on: July 19, 2008, 04:35:04 PM »

Sorry my bad  :( Didn't see that one.
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oldfogy

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Re: XP Installation
« Reply #8 on: July 19, 2008, 05:15:53 PM »

Formatted, no I had to replace the old one as it didn't meet my requirments as at the tme i built the PC i thought 80gb would be fine.

Not to mention.
1. Couldn't have been I formatted my HD.

Dave,
My intention was to say the same, but you got there first.

J.Man
I'm sorry but your question/s now for me hold no validity, you may also recall a question with regards to your broadband speeds and ISPs! which contracted itself.

Sorry my bad  :(  Didn't see that one.
Of which was also your reply on that occasion also.
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J.Man

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Re: XP Installation
« Reply #9 on: July 19, 2008, 06:00:20 PM »

hmm ok ill start over again with the TRUTH

1. I bought a new HD
2. I installed it onto my PC
3. When I tried to install the OS it didnt ask me for a CD Key
4. I came here to find if it was legal


5. Last but not least sorry for the misplaced facts aka. lies I told to people reading this page

where did you download it from?  :-X

 :-X :-X
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Re: XP Installation
« Reply #10 on: July 19, 2008, 06:00:36 PM »

Come on J Man play the game,these guys don't have to give up their time to help you. You don't have to lie to get help.
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J.Man

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Re: XP Installation
« Reply #11 on: July 19, 2008, 06:01:32 PM »

Sorry once again.
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Re: XP Installation
« Reply #12 on: July 20, 2008, 07:06:00 AM »

Sorry once again.

What about your "story".... "am I losing my mind at age 21"..... is that all fibs too then?

Chrissie
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J.Man

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Re: XP Installation
« Reply #13 on: July 20, 2008, 11:26:00 AM »

Thats totally true neighbours even notice that light.
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Re: XP Installation
« Reply #14 on: July 20, 2008, 11:41:28 AM »

Sheesh !
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