Invalid CoA = No Windows XP activation! This is absurd!

[tedhbrown]

Just keep calling man. You'll get a different person each time, and eventually one will activate it for you. If you were able to install windows with that CD Key, then clearly it's not just a typo. I reformat my computer all the time, and I usually do have to call customer service to get it activated. Though usually it goes without a hitch, sometimes I have to call back when the person says they won't activate it. Normally, all they ask you is why you re-activating the copy of windows, and if you have it installed on any other computers... Say no even if it's not true 😉, and they'll give you the activation number.

 

[Chocolate Pi]

1. Microsoft Product Activation Center (Robo-woman)
-Did as others said and waited... and waited...

2. Microsoft Activation Call Center
-OEM? We obligation no have for OEM, just like no obligtion have we to speak English! The store you buy copy from give you new key!

3. Newegg Customer Service
-Right, you need to call this number...

4. Microsoft Customer Service
-Yep, your CoA is marked as invalid. I'll flag it and transfer you to...

5. Microsoft Activation Call Center
-We talk have to to your again? You have OEM copy. You talk to store and Customer Servace? Then I transfer you...

6. Microsoft Activation Customer Care
-I will read you new Product Key. "G" as in "George", K as in "Kado", the number 9, ...

7. Microsoft Activation Call Center
- You change Product Key properly? Please call number at top of screen again.

8. Microsoft Product Activation Center
-You have successfully activated your Microsoft Product! To learn more about protecting your computer from spyware and viruses...

SO. MUCH. ELEVATOR MUSIC!

 

[Nothinman]

And people complain about Linux being a pain...