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If I used the wrong CD to do the XP installation, is there a way to change
the product key so that MS gets the correct product ID when I activate? e.g.
If I used the OEM CD that came with the laptop to install XP on the desktop,
rather than the retail CD.

"pcbutts1" wrote:

Register or Activate? If you don't register nothing will happen. If you
don't activate windows it will disable itself until you do.

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"Ty" wrote in message
...
Just wanted to let you know that I now have the system up and working with
installed services, client, protocol. Thank you very much for the help
you've provided throughout this long process. All that's left now is
printing from the laptop to the printer connected to the desktop, but I
will
work that out.

btw, what happens if I don't register XP with Microsoft?

Peace

"pcbutts1" wrote:

Also do a complete and thorough virus scan with updated definition files.

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"Ty" wrote in message
news Thanks, i wil proceed as advised.

"Bruce Chambers" wrote:

Ty wrote:
Here's an update.
I stripped off XP and I'm back to Win98. The network card
installed,
and
services, clients and protocols all installed and are running. So
at
least
we know it's not the hardware.


Not necessarily. A computer component's working with Win9x/Me is
absolutely _no_ indication that it will work with WinXP. Computer
components designed for use with Win9x/Me very often fail to meet
WinXP's much more stringent hardware quality requirements.


Does this mean that I had a software
installation problem ......


Possibly.


or that my hardware is not compatible with XP?


Very possible, particularly if the computer was originally designed
for
Win98.


I will
install XP again and see what goes. Any suggestions?



Have you made sure that your PC's hardware components are capable
of supporting WinXP? This information will be found at the PC's
manufacturer's web site, and on Microsoft's Windows Catalog:
(http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hcl/default.mspx) Additionally, run
Microsoft WinXP Upgrade Advisor to see if you have any incompatible
hardware components or applications.

You should, before proceeding, take a few minutes to ensure that
there are WinXP device drivers available for all of the machine's
components. There may not be, if the PC was specifically designed for
Win98/Me. Also bear in mind that PCs designed for, sold and run fine
with Win9x/Me very often do not meet WinXP's much more stringent
hardware quality requirements. This is particularly true of many
models in Compaq's consumer-class Presario product line or HP's
consumer-class Pavilion product line. WinXP, like WinNT and Win2K
before it, is quite sensitive to borderline defective or substandard
hardware (particularly motherboards, RAM and hard drives) that will
still support Win9x.

HOW TO Prepare to Upgrade Win98 or WinMe
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;Q316639

Upgrading to Windows XP
http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpupgrad.htm

HOW TO Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation When You
Upgrade from Windows 98 or Windows Me
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;q310064


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You have to do a repair install using the correct cd

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm
or this one with screen shots
http://www.windowsreinstall.com/winx...allxpcdrepair/

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"Ty" wrote in message
...
If I used the wrong CD to do the XP installation, is there a way to change
the product key so that MS gets the correct product ID when I activate?
e.g.
If I used the OEM CD that came with the laptop to install XP on the
desktop,
rather than the retail CD.

"pcbutts1" wrote:

Register or Activate? If you don't register nothing will happen. If you
don't activate windows it will disable itself until you do.

--


The best live web video on the internet http://www.seedsv.com/webdemo.htm
NEW Embedded system W/Linux. We now sell DVR cards.
See it all at http://www.seedsv.com/products.htm
Sharpvision simply the best http://www.seedsv.com



"Ty" wrote in message
...
Just wanted to let you know that I now have the system up and working
with
installed services, client, protocol. Thank you very much for the help
you've provided throughout this long process. All that's left now is
printing from the laptop to the printer connected to the desktop, but I
will
work that out.

btw, what happens if I don't register XP with Microsoft?

Peace

"pcbutts1" wrote:

Also do a complete and thorough virus scan with updated definition
files.

--


The best live web video on the internet
http://www.seedsv.com/webdemo.htm
NEW Embedded system W/Linux. We now sell DVR cards.
See it all at http://www.seedsv.com/products.htm
Sharpvision simply the best http://www.seedsv.com



"Ty" wrote in message
news Thanks, i wil proceed as advised.

"Bruce Chambers" wrote:

Ty wrote:
Here's an update.
I stripped off XP and I'm back to Win98. The network card
installed,
and
services, clients and protocols all installed and are running.
So
at
least
we know it's not the hardware.


Not necessarily. A computer component's working with Win9x/Me is
absolutely _no_ indication that it will work with WinXP. Computer
components designed for use with Win9x/Me very often fail to meet
WinXP's much more stringent hardware quality requirements.


Does this mean that I had a software
installation problem ......


Possibly.


or that my hardware is not compatible with XP?


Very possible, particularly if the computer was originally designed
for
Win98.


I will
install XP again and see what goes. Any suggestions?



Have you made sure that your PC's hardware components are
capable
of supporting WinXP? This information will be found at the PC's
manufacturer's web site, and on Microsoft's Windows Catalog:
(http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hcl/default.mspx) Additionally,
run
Microsoft WinXP Upgrade Advisor to see if you have any incompatible
hardware components or applications.

You should, before proceeding, take a few minutes to ensure
that
there are WinXP device drivers available for all of the machine's
components. There may not be, if the PC was specifically designed
for
Win98/Me. Also bear in mind that PCs designed for, sold and run
fine
with Win9x/Me very often do not meet WinXP's much more stringent
hardware quality requirements. This is particularly true of many
models in Compaq's consumer-class Presario product line or HP's
consumer-class Pavilion product line. WinXP, like WinNT and Win2K
before it, is quite sensitive to borderline defective or
substandard
hardware (particularly motherboards, RAM and hard drives) that will
still support Win9x.

HOW TO Prepare to Upgrade Win98 or WinMe
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;Q316639

Upgrading to Windows XP
http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpupgrad.htm

HOW TO Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation When
You
Upgrade from Windows 98 or Windows Me
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;q310064


--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having
both at once. - RAH