Preactvated XP with pr-installed software

Discussion in 'Windows XP / Older OS' started by Dave, Jan 22, 2010.

  1. Dave

    Dave MDL Novice

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    #1 Dave, Jan 22, 2010
    Last edited: Jan 22, 2010
    Hi
    Is there anyway to create pre-activated CD for Windows XP Professional x64 Edition RETAIL.
    I have one key(legal) for Windows XP Professional (Not OEM) and i dont wants to create image i wants to create one pre-activated cd so if next time if something wrong i can install XP from that Cd which one already activated so i dont need to activate again .I know how to create windows 7 pre-acivated dvd with pre installed software but anyone can help me or how to do this with XP.........

    Thanks....
     
  2. urie

    urie Moderator
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    #2 urie, Jan 22, 2010
    this worked with original versions of xp but not with sp1 and above.
     
  3. gouryella

    gouryella MDL Novice

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    #3 gouryella, Jan 22, 2010
    Make a backup of your existing installation (if it works ok) using Acronis or some other imaging tool, if your install borks for whatever reason just restore the backup. Pre-activated and pre-installed software.