Shoutbox

i feel like reformatting my computer. the only problem is that the only XP cd i have is my Dell recovery one.
i was wondering if i can still use even though ive changed 90% of the hardware in my dell

yes you could probably still use it.  TylerG's dell came with a recovery cd and all it was, was a fresh install cd of windows xp.  i dont think it checks your hardware to let it install.  it is just a regular xp cd. 

It should work fine (Mine did).

ah wicked. what about using the same cd key which is on the side of the dell case (i replaced my case aswell )

Windows doesnt detect what case you have , just make sure you've still got the original key, or else .....

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Originally posted by Johny
Windows doesnt detect what case you have , just make sure you've still got the original key, or else .....

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lol i no that , its an original key for my dell
so no problems then ?

nope, there is no other problems.

ok i reinstalled, but i cant activate windows. i type in the key given on the side of the case, but it says its an invalid product key

u have to ring Microsoft for a New Activation product Key which is free,, all you do is when they ask for the old key, tell them over the phone an they'l give you a new one to put in,  (  it is installed on 1 computer isnt it)

basically its a new hdd, because my original died on me. and im using the OEM key with the OEM installation. so just give microsoft a ring and everything should be ok
can i email them instead?