Several Dell PCs: Exact same model. XP validates on all but one...?

[Kwad Guy]

We have several Dell PCs, same model, purchased at the same time, running XP Pro, OEM Dell installed. All but one of these PCs pass MS Genuine Windows validation without a problem. One of them will not.

I can't figure this out, and it is starting to p*ss me off. I know the tricks to workaround a non validated PC, but since the PC is SUPPOSED to validate legitimately, I shouldn't have to. (Besides, those tricks are sure to stop working soon...)

Has anyone else seen something like this? Someone said there is a standalong validation tool that has worked for people where the automated validation isn't working. I am assuming this is not just the GenuineCheck.exe program (which only generates a short-use code and doesn't validate your installation for the long term...)

Any help?!!!

Kwad

 

[RedCOMET]

Call Microsoft.

 

[bacillus]

Did you try using the license key which is on the side of your tower?
I had a similar problem with XP pro on a laptop but using the license key which was at the bottom of the laptop I validated without any further problem.

 

[LeatherNeck]

Originally posted by: RedCOMET
Call Microsoft.

Totally agree. The validation only works a few times and you have to call Microsoft after that. I've had to re-install XP due to upgrading my computer a few times or recovering from a crash and I never had a problem with them on the phone.