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    I've just invested in a new laptop, and want to create a vmware image of my old laptop to run under VMWare on the new machine. As the old laptop had an OEM licence, I purchased a new XP licence to use in the virtual machine. I created the new image using vmware converter, and as expected, when I boot it up it requires me to re-validate. I put in the new key, but it just loops, telling me the key is incorrect. I even tried one from my Action Pack, with the same results.

    Any one with any ideas how I go about getting a new licence installed so I can run the virtual machine?
    Friday, April 18, 2008 4:30 PM

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    Duncan Bradley,

     

    The key for the VMWare and the laptop are different types of licenses so it will not work.

     

    I hope that answered your question!

     

    Lori MS

    Wednesday, April 30, 2008 12:05 AM

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    Did you purchase a new OEM license or did you purchase a retail license?

    Friday, April 18, 2008 4:52 PM
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    I have tried one of each so far. I was expecting the OEM to work, when it didn't I tried a full retail pack, neither without any success.
    Monday, April 21, 2008 8:28 AM
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    Duncan Bradley,

     

    The key for the VMWare and the laptop are different types of licenses so it will not work.

     

    I hope that answered your question!

     

    Lori MS

    Wednesday, April 30, 2008 12:05 AM