New User Needs Help

[Pamela]

Hello,

I recently purchaseda computer that came pre-installed
with windows XP. It also came with a Microsoft trial cd.
When activating my xp, I used the product key of the
trial cd, instead of the product key for windows xp. The
trial cd last for 3 months, after that can I use my
original product key. I called tech support, It seems
like no one has the answer.

Thanks,
Pam

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

You'll need to reinstall your original Windows XP
operating system in accordance with the instructions
outlined in your computer's User's Guide.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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"Pamela" > wrote in message:
...

| Hello,
|
| I recently purchaseda computer that came pre-installed
| with windows XP. It also came with a Microsoft trial cd.
| When activating my xp, I used the product key of the
| trial cd, instead of the product key for windows xp. The
| trial cd last for 3 months, after that can I use my
| original product key. I called tech support, It seems
| like no one has the answer.
|
| Thanks,
| Pam

[DCC]

She didn't purchase a windows program, she purchased a computer.

[Michael Bednarek]

On Tue, 27 Jan 2004 13:10:24 -0800, "Pamela" >
wrote in microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers:

>Hello,
>
>I recently purchaseda computer that came pre-installed
>with windows XP. It also came with a Microsoft trial cd.
>When activating my xp, I used the product key of the
>trial cd, instead of the product key for windows xp. The
>trial cd last for 3 months, after that can I use my
>original product key. I called tech support, It seems
>like no one has the answer.

Change the product key with KeyFinder from
http://www.magicaljellybean.com/

--
Michael Bednarek http://mbednarek.com/ "POST NO BILLS"

[TECH.PIKE.KY]

First of all you need to take computer lessons BEFORE you purchace a WINDOWS program.

You do not use the product key!!

I recomend ACTIVATING by PHONE.

What you do is click on "Activate Windows" Icon And then click "Activate By Phone" and follow the wizard from there