Try to install Windows, but when I enter the key from my system it returns as an invalid key.
Activation of old labtop with cd of computer and network management Professor.
The product key on the sticker must match the type and flavor of Windows XP that is installed. An installation disc can be a XP CD retail or an OEM (manufacturer) CD and the flavor can be XP Pro or XP Home Edition. These two must match between the CD key and product. In addition, some manufacturers have XP 'BIOS-locked' such that the OEM install disk looking for a code that exists in the BIOS to validate.
My guess is that you install XP from a retail CD on your OEM computer and codes are not matching. If you do not have your original installation media, you will probably need get a your computer manufacturer OEM drive and reinstall Windows.
HTH,
JW
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Please check the serial number again.
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This information is referenced from this URL:
http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2354554,00.aspAcer
If you buy your Acer system at an online retailer or a store, the policy is the same. Customers with eligible systems should go to the Acer upgrade page, where you will have gone through the process. It helps to have the serial number of your system available. He is a 22-digit number. For laptops, the serial number is located on the bottom. There will be a white label with 22 characters starting with "LX." For desktop computers, serial number is usually located on the right side, at the bottom of the side panel. There will be a white label with a 22 character S/N: starting with "PS" or "PT". After ordering, the upgrade kit will be sent to customers.ASUS
ASUS customers with eligible systems may request their update on the Web site. It's a good idea to have the serial number of your system available. Customers with a laptop EeePC can find their serial number on a label at the base of the system. It is listed under the barcode after the letters "SN". Customers with other models of laptop ASUS may also find the sticker at the base of their systems. The serial number will be 10 or 15 characters and be preceded by the letters "SN". For desktop computers, the tile should be on the side or the back of the system, with the 12-digit alphanumeric (letter and number) code is right under the code upper bar (are there two) on the sticker.Reference Dell
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HP customers can visit the website of the company to check their upgrade eligibility systems, to record and get answers on their PC and current operating systems. After the launch of Windows 7, qualifying customers will receive the upgrade of Windows 7 and a utility disk to upgrade with a step by step guide for installation. For the upgrade kit, orders will be accepted from June 26, 2009 through February 15, 2010. Proof of purchase must be presented and not later than March 1, 2010, with the postmark.It's a good idea to have your product number and available service number when you order the upgrade. Both are or on a sticker in the box that your system has become operational on a sticker on the underside of your laptop or on the side or the back of your office. Details of HP upgrade program can be found here.
Lenovo
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According to MSI, customers who have an eligible system can find a certificate for a free upgrade to Windows 7 in the box of in their system became operational. They simply fill in and mail the certificate to Microsoft to receive the upgrade kit. For more information, the MSI clients can go to the Windows 7 page on the site Web of MSI.Sony
According to Sony spring 09 systems purchased on June 26 or later, should be eligible for the upgrade, regardless of the question of whether they were purchased from Sony or other retailers. Those whose eligible Sony companies can order an upgrade page to upgrade from Sony on its site. The page offers information on Windows 7, as well as instructions on how to order the upgrade. If you are actually using the system that you'll upgrade, Sony has a "auto-detect" function that will get the information about your system that it needs to get the upgrade. Sony will then send you the installation disc.Toshiba
Toshiba says that if you bought the Toshiba laptop through Vista Home Premium, Business or Ultimate on June 26, 2009 on January 31, 2010, then it is eligible for the upgrade. To request the upgrade, customers can view upgrade page on the website of the company. Toshiba advises clients to their system part number, serial number, place of purchase and Date of purchase available when they fill out the form on the site. The upgrade kit will be sent to them later.Velocity Micro
According to Velocity Micro, who ship their systems directly and not is not available from third-party retailers, the company can currently ship new systems with Windows 7 installed. Controlled since June 26 systems delivered with Windows 7 upgrade coupons. The coupon redirects the user to a page on the Velocity Micro site where they can enter their address. They will be free of charge a copy of the Windows 7 upgrade kit mailed to them directly from Microsoft. For older systems the time limit eligibility to miss, Velocity Micro can sell copies of Windows 7 OEM, gets it with new material. This means that the company would have to do an upgrade of the system in order to be able to sell to these customers an OEM copyRyan Thieman
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