Originally Posted By: hybrid8
Originally Posted By: tfabris
I'm confused. If you have the original install media, why can't you use the CD key that came with that install? Are they all pirated?

(At first) He didn't have the install media required for the CD key recovered from the friend's computer.

I think he still doesn't have the original CD Key. Or maybe I'm confused as well. The original run-down has me a little confused.

Bitt, if I understand correctly, you have another XP CD, and you're trying to get the old CD key to work with this other install disc? Why not just use the new install disc and its own CD key?

I'd understand any hesitance you might have, but as a last resort you could just install Windows 7 RC on there. IMO it's ready for prime time, and that'll give you until next June to convince them to actually buy a computer smile
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