Activating Windows in Parallels.
When I try to activate windows in Parallels after I enter in my CD key, it comes up with;
"According to our records, the number of time you can activate Windows with this product key has been exceeded. Please enter a different product key, and then click Retry..."
I have a legal copy of Windows XP SP2, which I am currently using on my PC under the same cd key. But I thought you were allowed to use the same cd key for all computers in the same house? I could be wrong, correct me if I am. I have also used the same cd to reformat the same PC 2 or 3 times. Does each time I reactivate it on the same PC after I reformat count towards as using my limited chances up for the CD key? I also have Windows Media Center, which I have only used the key once on another PC. Could I use that key for Parallels? I hope this all makes sense...
"According to our records, the number of time you can activate Windows with this product key has been exceeded. Please enter a different product key, and then click Retry..."
I have a legal copy of Windows XP SP2, which I am currently using on my PC under the same cd key. But I thought you were allowed to use the same cd key for all computers in the same house? I could be wrong, correct me if I am. I have also used the same cd to reformat the same PC 2 or 3 times. Does each time I reactivate it on the same PC after I reformat count towards as using my limited chances up for the CD key? I also have Windows Media Center, which I have only used the key once on another PC. Could I use that key for Parallels? I hope this all makes sense...
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The whole activation stuff is really stupid, if you ask me...
When I try to activate windows in Parallels after I enter in my CD key, it comes up with;
"According to our records, the number of time you can activate Windows with this product key has been exceeded. Please enter a different product key, and then click Retry..."
I have a legal copy of Windows XP SP2, which I am currently using on my PC under the same cd key. But I thought you were allowed to use the same cd key for all computers in the same house? I could be wrong, correct me if I am. I have also used the same cd to reformat the same PC 2 or 3 times. Does each time I reactivate it on the same PC after I reformat count towards as using my limited chances up for the CD key? I also have Windows Media Center, which I have only used the key once on another PC. Could I use that key for Parallels? I hope this all makes sense...
If the copy of XP you're using on the original PC is an OEM version (i.e., came from the manufacturer of the PC) rather than a retail version (i.e., a boxed version you purchased separately), you are only allowed to use it on the original PC and Windows activation will enforce that restriction.
If the copy of XP you're using on the original PC is an OEM version (i.e., came from the manufacturer of the PC) rather than a retail version (i.e., a boxed version you purchased separately), you are only allowed to use it on the original PC and Windows activation will enforce that restriction.
Yeah I have a OEM version.
What will happen after the 30 days expires? Couldn't I just reinstall windows and start over from 30 days again? Would I be able to use a OEM version of Windows Media Center, or would Mac not recognize it?