Windows XP PRO

skyskeek

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Does anyone know how to get a copy of WindowsXP Pro certifided I ask Microsoft an they don't understand what I want what happen was my certifided XP got deleted do to my error an it was loaded with a cd that was used over 3 times do I have to buy a new cd that cost $99?
 

lxskllr

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Just install XP and activate it. If you fail online activation, call MS with the provided number and explain the situation.
 

Fardringle

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When you said that your XP license was used over 3 times, were all three times on the same computer, or were they on different machines? If they were all on the same computer, just do what lxskllr said. If they were on different machines, and any of those other machines are still running their copy of XP, then you will need to purchase a new legal copy of XP for this computer since you can only use a single XP license on one computer at time.
 

skyskeek

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Thank you for your input I wonder if I even need a License microft Windowsxp I'am able to get Windows downloads what would be the advantage of having a license would you recomend geting a license? I would problemly stay with xp I here that Vista still has some bugs I don't know if my games would play on Vista they work good on xp Windows Genuine Advantage keeps flashing on yhe bottom of the screen they say my computer is at risk, but I have mafree an they warn me if the site is not tested when, when WGA comes on it stalls my game an I have to start over they are a pain
 

Fardringle

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If you don't have a legal (licensed), activated copy of Windows, you can't download security patches and updates from Microsoft. That's what the Windows Genuine Advantage warning message is telling you.