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I have bought a laptop off e-bay and when I have tried to install windows xp on it I have been asked for registration code. When I enter the code I have from the box. I am told it isn't valid. Has anyone got access to windows which I could use. I think I have made a blunder buying the laptop tbh, it seems to be 32 bit so I can't get internet explorer 7 or above on it and therefore can't download my mcafee virus protection.

Any help or advice appreciated - as you can tell I am. computer dinosaur so go Easton me.

;o)

Thanks for looking
 
Re: windows 7

Ok original to your problem. first a question did you meant to say you have product code on the back of the laptop and it doesnt work when you install from retail and then put the code? if that is so then here is the thing you can do..
#Note mod can delete this post if it is morally wrong #
Install the windows xp from already activated cd/dvd doesnt matter if its genuine or pirated .
Now after you are done use Keyupdatetool.exe from microsoft here is the link http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=50346&clcid=0x409
It will ask for new product code, and you can use your product code there and it shall accept. (sometimes at one try sometimes after 2 or 3 tries)
I usually had success when no service pack was installed. (it was quite a long time back but the link still works).
I used to do that to my compaq evo 510 sff desktop as it came fully formated without any os/cd/dvd(when i bought it secondhand) but it had xp pro code at the back of the computer.
Thank you for this, I managed to get Windows 7 installed in the end but still have my old xp disc if the other goes pear shaped on me.
 
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