how to get legit?

[Michael]

Dave,

Two websites that I've found to be helpfull & informitve
that you can start at is:

http://www.blkviper.com/index.html
http://www.windowsreinstall.com/


>-----Original Message-----
>My dad bought a computer from some place a few months
>ago. I don't know if it was a computer company, a
person,
>or what. I don't even know if there was a COA or license
>or any of that... I haven't seen it.
>
>In trying to update a printer driver, a message appeared
>to him stating that the product key was invalid and that
>the OS was illegal. The screen then goes black and there
>is no way to do anyting with the computer.
>
>I want to get him legal with his Win XP, but I have
>questions.
>
>We've ordered a legit copy of Windows XP Home. Is it
>possible to install this legit verion of Windows without
>losing all of the previous files and settings? How
should
>that be done?
>
>I am sorry that I don't have more information
about "where
>and who"... I just want to get this fixed for him so the
>computer works again.,
>
>Thanks for any help,
>Dave
>.
>