Appropriate way to activate Windows XP Professional SP3 without modifying BIOS

Discussion in 'Windows XP / Older OS' started by Baghi, Sep 15, 2013.

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  1. AlexAlba

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    #21 AlexAlba, Sep 17, 2013
  2. kelorgo

    kelorgo MDL Addicted

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    #22 kelorgo, Sep 17, 2013
    No, technology is different in Windows 8 and 8.1 VL. They have to be activated either online or against a KMS server.
     
  3. Baghi

    Baghi MDL Junior Member

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    #23 Baghi, Sep 17, 2013 (OP)
    Oh, I see. Thanks man, and everyone. This thread now can be closed. :)
     
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  4. urie

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    #24 urie, Sep 17, 2013
    I just tried to explain it windows 8 KMS or MAK Keys still require to activate online.
     
  5. helfdane

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    #25 helfdane, Oct 16, 2013
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  6. MakeMeBad

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    #26 MakeMeBad, Oct 16, 2013
    Totally way different... but short answer , XP VL activates serial based is forever.... win8 VL has to be re activated via KMS every 180 days .........
     
  7. Carlos Detweiller

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    #27 Carlos Detweiller, Oct 16, 2013
    You know that posting such keys here isn't allowed? Please mask ASAP.
     
  8. helfdane

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    #28 helfdane, Oct 16, 2013
    Done. Anyway the key is posted in other thread and is known on web.
     
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