I have an older IBM T23. I recently got a good deal on a faster, larger HD and put it in. I don't have a restore disc, and apparently the 'hidden' partition was wiped by the previous owner on the original HD. I have tried using a couple of different XP cds to restore the OS, but none will accept the key from the laptop. I have it up and running with a fresh install, but had to use the key from the version on my PC to get it up and running.
Does anyone know if a 'generic' OEM version of XP will work with the IBM key? Will I have to resort to using an IBM restore disc to get it up and running with the IBM key? I really don't want to pay the $60 just for the disc... And I am trying to keep from using the same key on two machines or using something other than a legitimate key, when I have a legal one available. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Dave
Does anyone know if a 'generic' OEM version of XP will work with the IBM key? Will I have to resort to using an IBM restore disc to get it up and running with the IBM key? I really don't want to pay the $60 just for the disc... And I am trying to keep from using the same key on two machines or using something other than a legitimate key, when I have a legal one available. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Dave