Hey all, im trying to install XP Media Center Edition 2005. I have used both CD 1 and CD 2 to clean install and everythings installed correctly. I am trying to activate with the key from the COA on my computer (NEC branded), and im using it with official Microsoft Windows installation CDs (not official NEC discs) and i am being told that the key i have entered is invalid. Any help? Rep+ and thanks+ for help guys, much appreciated!
Thank you Carlos that's what i was after, the PID Checker is reporting that it is indeed valid, just need a simple phone activation im guessing. thanks very much
Invalid? You have selected Windows XP/Server 2003 before pressing the Go! button, right? A COA key shouldn't be invalid but show as ''OEM_NSLP'' or ''OEM_COA'' type key. MS just locked Internet activation because some !"ยง$%%& liked to steal the COA keys in stores. Edit: Checked an XP COA key and they show as ''OEM''. The Edition field should reveal what it's for. Edit2: MCE should display Key SubType ''OEM-MCE''.
Then he has Retail discs, not OEM ones. ''official Microsoft Windows installation CDs'' could mean either, I got the OEM ones...