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photon · 05-04-2008, 06:03 PM

If you get a copy of the OEM Windows XP then the key should work. Even a torrent of Windows XP should be fine, as long as it's the OEM version.

Of course that just does Windows, after that you'll need all the laptop specific drivers, and some manufacturers are better than others in making those drivers available for download.

Like McG says, keys are picky and you have to have the right kind of CD to get the key to work.. A CD from the laptop maker is ideal as it will have all the right drivers in place as well, but they often cost $$... last time I had to rebuild a Sony laptop I had to spend $80 getting the restore CD.

05-04-2008, 06:03 PM	#4
photon The new goggles also do nothing. Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Calgary Exp:	If you get a copy of the OEM Windows XP then the key should work. Even a torrent of Windows XP should be fine, as long as it's the OEM version. Of course that just does Windows, after that you'll need all the laptop specific drivers, and some manufacturers are better than others in making those drivers available for download. Like McG says, keys are picky and you have to have the right kind of CD to get the key to work.. A CD from the laptop maker is ideal as it will have all the right drivers in place as well, but they often cost $$... last time I had to rebuild a Sony laptop I had to spend $80 getting the restore CD. __________________ Uncertainty is an uncomfortable position. But certainty is an absurd one.