Can't Install Windows XP

[youthbrigader]

Ok, so I decided to put one of my old computers in another room. The only problem is, that the last time it was used(years ago), I had for some reason installed a trial version of Windows Server 2003. Now, I'm trying to install Windows XP from a burned cd, but I can't get passed the registration screen. Any suggestions?

 

[mechBgon]

Any suggestions?

Try a Microsoft-manufactured WinXP CD (and a valid license)?

 

[youthbrigader]

I don't have one... Is there any other way around it?

 

[mechBgon]

Originally posted by: youthbrigader
I don't have one... Is there any other way around it?

Here you go: WinXP Home with SP2B and even a Vista upgrade voucher, $89 :beer:

AnandTech Forums is pretty hard-line against asking about piracy, so expect to get reamed if you're looking for that kind of help around here. A word to the wise... yeah.

 

[youthbrigader]

Alright. Thanks. It was worth a try, right?

 

[Pulsar]

No. No it wasn't.