Re: Certificate of Authenticity

From: Colin Nash [MVP] (cnash-REMOVETHIS-_at_mvps.org)
Date: 02/17/04 

Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 19:51:09 -0500

Did you purchase a boxed copy from a reputable store?

Have a look here: http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/howtotell

Is it letting you install with the key but giving you an error when you try
to activate? Which activation method are you choosing? Internet or
telephone? 

-- 
Colin Nash
Microsoft MVP
Windows Printing/Imaging/Hardware
"Amanda" <Firered82@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1172901c3f4ed$7f036020$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> Ok i just purchased windows xp home edition, it says i
> have to activate it but when i type the COA code in it
> says its invalid or not right....i cant get on anything
> until i activate it what do i do i have called the tech
> help people but they couldnt help. i am running out of
> things to do can anyone help

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