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  1. April 13th, 2006, 05:51 PM #1
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    [XP] Windows XP!!!?

    Yes!! My computer is finally done! My memory was bogus, so I had to buy some new, and its finally done!! . Well, just wondering, could I use my Windows XP CD key from my Dell without the 30 day expiration thing? Or would I have to register it?? Or should I just go out and spend the 100 some dollars on Windows XP?
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  2. April 13th, 2006, 06:41 PM #2
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    No you can't use a Dell CD, you'll need to buy a proper Windows CD.
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  3. April 13th, 2006, 10:53 PM #3
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    Not CD. I have the CD, and I also have 2 quite legal, not installed CD keys, but are unable to find them. Can I use the dell CD key?
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    PSU - Antec TRUEPOWERII 550w.
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  4. April 14th, 2006, 07:48 AM #4
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    What cd (disk) are you going to use to install the OS? If its the Dell cd it won't work as it is configured for Dell computers (mainboard drivers/ bios settings). You might better bite the bullet and buy a new OS to avoid any problems with your computer and Microsoft. I bought a XP CD from ebay a few months ago thinking I was getting a hellofdeal. I paid $110.00 including shipping. It cost me another $149.00 to make it legal. Long story Lesson learned!
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  6. April 14th, 2006, 11:11 AM #5
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    The Dell CD key simply won't work. You need to find the keys for the Windows CDs.
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