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Hi guys i have a computer with windows xp that was put onto 30 or so computers ,but windows is now saying that the copy of windows is a invalid copy, i have a full copy windows to put in the computer .what do i do next, do i remove ...


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Old 30th May 2009, 17:17
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Default Windows Needs Reinstalling - Installing Help

Hi guys i have a computer with windows xp that was put onto 30 or so computers ,but windows is now saying that the copy of windows is a invalid copy, i have a full copy windows to put in the computer .what do i do next, do i remove the old windows , or do i partition 1st . or just run the windows so it overrites the copy that is already in the computer as i want to use it for gaming and the folders are all jumbled up , so cheers for the help....
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Old 2nd Jun 2009, 02:06
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Yes you can override it but I will suggest try to boot from Windows CD then format the system drive and then install the new copy of windows this will solve all your problems.
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Old 3rd Jun 2009, 00:41
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cheers il give that a crack awsome
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Old 3rd Jun 2009, 05:30
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You may also try using the new key that came with the disk?
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ok thanx
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