Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Not all windows installations are created equal

Problem
When I enter my windows cd-key, it says it is invalid (even though it is not)

Reason
There are several different types of windows installation types and a CD key from one, my not work with another. Visit this site, for a great breakdown. The reason your key isn't working is likely because you're using an OEM CD key with a Retail version of windows.

Solutions
You'll have to contact the manufacturer of your computer to obtain a recovery CD (about $20 dollars)

Or find someone who has an OEM version of windows and use your own CD Key with it. I'm almost positive that all OEM CD's are the same.

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