200arc xp pro install problem
I'm doing a hard drive replacement on a 200ARC laptop. I don't have
the original restore/recovery CD. I tried installing windows XP pro
using the key on the sticker on the bottom of the laptop. I get an
invalid key message.
I understand that Gateway uses OEM versions of windows. I am using an
original full version of XP Pro.
Is it possible that the version makes the key not compatible?
If so does anyone know where I can pick up a recovery CD? Gateway
doesn't provide them. They told me to do a Full (Destructive) System
Restore but I didn't have any luck with that either.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
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they can be a pain in the ass when trying to obtain a new Key
considering I'm just the repair guy and not the acutal owner.
>JR the postman
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staying on the puter)..
Using my copy of xp pro and the key that is on the sticker at the
bottom of his laptop does not work.
>to install? It will be different from the XP on the restore/recovery CD.
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I installed my copy of XP pro with my key and that works...but he is
not keep that one. I just wanted to see if that option worked, which
it did.
>>Thanks in advance
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and the sticker on the side for XP Pro? I ask simply because the product IDs
(keys) for XP Home and XP Pro are not interchangable... Ben Myers
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There is a point system on installing windows XP to a computer, many
times the changing of a hard drive will require you contact MS by
telephone for a new install key.
When you install without the recovery disk using a different CD, it
comes up with a invalid key message, then choose the install by
telephone option, then use the change serial number option: type in the
number from your sticker, and it will provide you with the telephone
number to call.
Tell them you have changed the hard drive, and they have you read the
numeric number produced, and if valid they will provide you with a
numeric key to re-install...
However sometimes the bios is tagged, and you will still get the
invalid key message and no telephone number.
JR the postman
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to install? It will be different from the XP on the restore/recovery CD.
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