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• Saturday, April 28, 2012 11:41 AM

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  "kburk" wrote in message news:c4983f60-272f-4278-a185-44b3bfa1f769...

  i upgraded my board and now i need the pc validated again can some please help

  note: i do not have the product key anymore but i can provide the installation id

  i need the pc for school

  If your copy of Windows came pre-installed then you broke the License agreement when you upgraded the motherboard, and will have to purchase a new Windows license.

   

  You can find your current Key (if the OS is running) using Belarc Advisor - www.belarc.com

   

  If your license is a Retail one, it should be in the packaging with your XP CD.

   

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• Saturday, April 28, 2012 8:41 PM

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  Please review: How to replace the motherboard on a computer that is running Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, or Windows 2000

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  • Marked As Answer by Carey FrischMVP, Editor Sunday, April 29, 2012 2:55 AM
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