[dsenette]

hmm....shouldn't have to...but give it a try....if y ou can't activate over the internet...call the number they give you and tell them you had to do a format reinstall...they will give you an activation code

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and it wont allow me to log in

[liquid347]

and it wont allow me to log in

[dsenette]

?.....it won't let you log in...but you know it needs to be activated? did it ask you about activation first? or did it say that your activation period has expired and that you have to activate before you can login?

[liquid347]

the problem is i dont have my numbers they are all in a file that i forgot to print

[dsenette]

....2 questions

is there a COA on your computer (certificate of authenticity)
and
where did you get the version of xp that you're using? is it retail oem or upgrade?

[liquid347]

it says a problem has prevented window form accuratley checking the status of the licence for this computer. To prcoeed your copy of windows must be activated with microsoft

[liquid347]

retail no coa it is on a file that i never printed

[dsenette]

......still wondering why it's on a file...i assume if you bought it you threw away the original box and what not correct?

can you get into safe mode at all?
what kind of file is it in