Chernabog
01-28-2005, 01:30 AM
Hey guys...
I wouldn't normally ask for this type of help on the boards, but I am getting desperate here!
Does anyone here have a copy of Windows XP:Home Edition "For Distribution With A New PC" on it???
Here's the problem: My Dell computer with windows XP:Home Edition died. It died so hard that it would not load into safe mode, etc. In order to do ANYTHING on the computer (i.e. repair XP), I needed an XP disc, which came with my computer. Of course, after moving so many times in the last year I cannot find the original disc. (I DO have a unique code from Microsoft that came with my Dell computer, however.)
So, I borrowed a friend's Windows XP:Home upgrade disc and tried to repair windows. The computer was busted so bad that it did not even recognize that windows had EVER been installed on my computer. The only option was to reformat the drive (whee!) and start from scratch.
HOWEVER, my unique Windows XP 25 digit code will ONLY work on a copy of Windows XP:Home Edition which says something to the effect of "For distribution only with a new PC" on it. (This is according to Microsoft after a lovely little phone call to their tech support.) Since my friend's version was an upgrade version of Windows XP:Home Edition, my code will not work, therefore, I cannot validate the product and this version of XP will stop working 28 days from today. I cannot validate this version of XP with my friend's code since Microsoft is apparently checking these days for people who have used the same 25 digit code.
BOTTOM LINE: I need to find a copy of Windows XP:Home Edition that says "For distribution with a new PC" on it. Originally, I got my version from Dell but I've torn my room apart looking for that disc to no avail. I have my own code that should work on that type of Windows XP:Home installation, so I can register/validate with my own unique code (i.e. I won't use your install code).
If anyone here has a Windows XP:Home Edition "For Distribution with a new PC" (again, NOT Windows XP:Home Edition Upgrade and NOT Windows XP:Professional) and can send me a copy of the disc only, I would greatly appreciate it. I'm already pissed as it is for losing all of my mp3s, etc. etc. and for having to spend hours downloading drivers and all that wonderful crap. Please PM me if there's any way you can get this to me (I will pay for FedEx and the price of a blank disc).
Thank you so much guys!
I wouldn't normally ask for this type of help on the boards, but I am getting desperate here!
Does anyone here have a copy of Windows XP:Home Edition "For Distribution With A New PC" on it???
Here's the problem: My Dell computer with windows XP:Home Edition died. It died so hard that it would not load into safe mode, etc. In order to do ANYTHING on the computer (i.e. repair XP), I needed an XP disc, which came with my computer. Of course, after moving so many times in the last year I cannot find the original disc. (I DO have a unique code from Microsoft that came with my Dell computer, however.)
So, I borrowed a friend's Windows XP:Home upgrade disc and tried to repair windows. The computer was busted so bad that it did not even recognize that windows had EVER been installed on my computer. The only option was to reformat the drive (whee!) and start from scratch.
HOWEVER, my unique Windows XP 25 digit code will ONLY work on a copy of Windows XP:Home Edition which says something to the effect of "For distribution only with a new PC" on it. (This is according to Microsoft after a lovely little phone call to their tech support.) Since my friend's version was an upgrade version of Windows XP:Home Edition, my code will not work, therefore, I cannot validate the product and this version of XP will stop working 28 days from today. I cannot validate this version of XP with my friend's code since Microsoft is apparently checking these days for people who have used the same 25 digit code.
BOTTOM LINE: I need to find a copy of Windows XP:Home Edition that says "For distribution with a new PC" on it. Originally, I got my version from Dell but I've torn my room apart looking for that disc to no avail. I have my own code that should work on that type of Windows XP:Home installation, so I can register/validate with my own unique code (i.e. I won't use your install code).
If anyone here has a Windows XP:Home Edition "For Distribution with a new PC" (again, NOT Windows XP:Home Edition Upgrade and NOT Windows XP:Professional) and can send me a copy of the disc only, I would greatly appreciate it. I'm already pissed as it is for losing all of my mp3s, etc. etc. and for having to spend hours downloading drivers and all that wonderful crap. Please PM me if there's any way you can get this to me (I will pay for FedEx and the price of a blank disc).
Thank you so much guys!