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Old October 21st, 2004, 08:43 AM
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Invalid code in reinstalling windows XP
Recently I uninstalled windows XP via the remove programs facility without backing up as there was nothing of importance to save, now when I try to reinstall windows XP and when prompted to enter the 24 digit ID code it continueously says its an invalid code even though its not,what have I done wrong, thanks.

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Old October 21st, 2004, 09:13 AM
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Welcome to CTH Rodrigo, see if this article helps Troubleshooting invalid CD key error message during Windows XP setup. If not, give Microsoft a call, they will be happy to help.
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Old October 21st, 2004, 09:30 AM
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Thanks ANNMARIE, funnily enough when I installed XP the first time I think a similar thing happened IE an invalid code but I can't remember how I got around it.
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Old October 22nd, 2004, 08:51 AM
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I think its probably best if I format my hard drive, Im now using Windows ME and start from scratch again, can you point me in direction of dumbed down guide to that procedure, thanks.
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Old October 22nd, 2004, 09:07 AM
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Hi Rodrigo, check out our tutorials page here.
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