Greyback2,
Do the telephonic activation.
How to activate Windows XP by phone
To contact a Microsoft customer service representative to activate Windows by phone, follow these steps:
1. |
Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Activate Windows.
Or, click the Windows Activation icon in the notification area. |
2. |
Click Yes, I want to telephone a customer service representative to active Windows now. |
3. |
Click Read the Windows Product Activation Privacy Statement, click Back, and then click Next. |
4. |
Follow the steps in the Activate Windows by phone dialog box, and then click Next.
Note The number appears now and differs based on the location that you select. |
5. |
When activation is completed and you receive the following message, click OK.
You have successfully activated your copy of Windows. |
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