Well after being pledged by viruses before getting an anitvirus/firewall,I decided I needed to reformat my p.c.Well I was stupid and my freind convinced me to use linux.So I decided to install it but his cd messed up so I had to reinstall XP.Heres the problem I lost my product key so my freind key generater on the disk.It worked and I got my windows XP but the problem is I cant activate it and have to reformat every 30days.I cant use programs such as ViewKeyXP becuase it shows the key my friend gave me and that wont activate windows.Is there any posible way to get my proper product key.I dont really want to buy a new windows xp.

Well, since you didn't get to use linux why not try it anyways? Download your own copy (I suggest ubuntu) burn it as an ISO so you can boot (use a program such as nero) and enjoy!

well there a few problems.I dont know if my sympatico software,printer etc. is compatible with linux and I am kind of a noob and havent and the opertunity to use linux so I am unformiller with everything on it.Do you have any suggestions to find like a manual to learn about how to use linux?

Dude you can find linux tutorials, articles and essays all over the place. Check on google. And I'm in such a good mood right now, if you want go ahead and talk to me on AIM and I will help you out (Im no pro but I can offer a helping hand) my screen name is BlueDevils1517. Im only going to be up for another 20 minuets or so (2 am here) so if you catch me soon I may stay longer.

If you have the actual intstall disc, call up microsoft and explain your situation and they might give you a different key. If that doesn't work or you want to pursue a different senerio say that your brother killed your system with virii and you had to reformat but lost the key. I think they ask for some numbers or something on the disc.

quote:Originally posted by Grammar_Whore:

If you have the actual intstall disc, call up microsoft and explain your situation and they might give you a different key. If that doesn't work or you want to pursue a different senerio say that your brother killed your system with virii and you had to reformat but lost the key. I think they ask for some numbers or something on the disc.

I did that once with a copy of XP Pro and told me to read to them what was on the disk. I say okay as I'm getting onto google image search.

Yeah, I've gotten like five different XP keys from them because I keep losing mine. Just call em up.

okay sorry to ask this and I know i may be sounding like a total noob( wich i am btw).But does anyone have the number I can call I cant find it anywhere.

quote:Originally posted by manniefresh17:

okay sorry to ask this and I know i may be sounding like a total noob( wich i am btw).But does anyone have the number I can call I cant find it anywhere.

Theres a toll free number for US residents somewhere on the microsoft webpage. Im in a good mood, so if you can't find it tell me and I'll look for it.

Post your/an email address, I'll send you some applications which will find a valid key for your PC. Also has the cracks for Service Pack 1 included.