Windows XP Activation failed, now what?

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Published on 2010-05-04T12:28:13Z Indexed on 2010/05/04 13:48 UTC
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I have a computer with (presumably unlicensed) Windows XP.

The activation (over the internet) failed, and I now I cannot get into Windows.

After calling Microsoft, it seems like I will have to reinstall everything and install a freshly bought operating system.

What are my options here? Is it worth trying the millions of keys and key generators out there?

EDIT: I have no way of contacting the manufacturer (it's a no-name box, definitely not Dell, HP or IBM). Would there actually be a key supplied with my version of XP? If its not genuine, wouldnt I just have any old key? And that key would fail activation any way?

Windows XP Activation failed, now what?

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Published on 2010-05-04T12:28:13Z Indexed on 2010/05/04 12:38 UTC
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I have a computer with (presumably unlicensed) Windows XP.

The activation (over the internet) failed, and I now I cannot get into Windows.

After calling Microsoft, it seems like I will have to reinstall everything and install a freshly bought operating system.

What are my options here? Is it worth trying the millions of keys and key generators out there?

EDIT: I have no way of contacting the manufacturer (it's a no-name box, definitely not Dell, HP or IBM).

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