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Old 01-19-2008, 11:33 PM   #11 (permalink)
EricB
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Default Re: Home Edition Troubles

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Originally Posted by ChemicalMonkey View Post
My computer originally had windows xp home edition put on it, and i still have the certificate of authenticity that has my product key on it.

I never got the windows cd with the computer so i downloaded a copy off the net and installed it, Its Windows XP Home Edition SP2.

When i put in my product key now it says its invalid, is that because it installs sp2 right off the bat?

If so, is there a way to uninstall sp2 and sp1 so its just plain home edition so i can register it?

and if not, is it even possible to get it registered with my old key if i contact microsoft? (for free that is)
what kind of computer do you have?
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