Computer problem

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Anne - 6 Jun 2011 à 11:45
xpcman Posts 19528 Registration date Wednesday 8 October 2008 Status Contributor Last seen 15 June 2019 - 6 Jun 2011 à 16:06
Hello,


I purchased a used laptop and it keeps telling me that I need a product code for windows the computer has windows vista but the laptop has a xp product code on the bottom and i have a xp disk i just want to wipe the computer completely and redo it the easiest way possible how would i manage this?

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xpcman Posts 19528 Registration date Wednesday 8 October 2008 Status Contributor Last seen 15 June 2019 1,824
6 Jun 2011 à 16:06
The OEM code on the bottom probably will not work with a CD of the RETAIL version of XP.