3 months ago I attempted to set up a wireless network between my new DELL with XP and an older built machine with 98. The Dell handled the hardware and software fine but the older machine gave me hours of grief. In a moment of what I thought was inspiration I decided to reformat the old computer and install XP as it seemed to set itself up for wireless with little input from me.
It didnt work and I returned the wireless network (that is a different story).
Now I want to attempt this again and naturally since it is 3 months later my older computer wants me to activate XP. I have the key code but it wont work. I called Microsoft who informed me that XP is only for the machine it is licensed to and that since it is originally from Dell I should call them. I explained that the problem is not with the Dell machine and she wanted me to call tech support at microsoft for a fee.
What should I do.....I dont know why the computer would not accept the key.
Am I doing something wrong in the activation or can someone direct me somewhere that might have the answer....
If I reinstall XP will I have the 30 days all over again and maybe be able to activate it with the key code.
OR
Should I try and figure out how to get 98 back on it.
Right now the system is useless!!!
Thanks
It didnt work and I returned the wireless network (that is a different story).
Now I want to attempt this again and naturally since it is 3 months later my older computer wants me to activate XP. I have the key code but it wont work. I called Microsoft who informed me that XP is only for the machine it is licensed to and that since it is originally from Dell I should call them. I explained that the problem is not with the Dell machine and she wanted me to call tech support at microsoft for a fee.
What should I do.....I dont know why the computer would not accept the key.
Am I doing something wrong in the activation or can someone direct me somewhere that might have the answer....
If I reinstall XP will I have the 30 days all over again and maybe be able to activate it with the key code.
OR
Should I try and figure out how to get 98 back on it.
Right now the system is useless!!!
Thanks