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Windows Xp activation

Started by farmboy1993 , Aug 24 2009 10:26 PM

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farmboy1993

Posted 24 August 2009 - 10:26 PM

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I installed a new Xp windows , retail full version. I got it up and running.Now I get a pop up saying I have 30 days to activate? I put in the product key when I installed it. Also when I go to windows update, it comes up Genuine Windows Validation. It won't let me do any updates unless I validate it. Do I need to do this. Or is this just there way of making sure I can't install xp later on another comp.? What should I do?

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makai

Posted 24 August 2009 - 10:54 PM

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Just follow the prompts and activate windows, and yes, validate when necessary for any updates. Yes, it's a formality so you don't install on multiple computers.