MS Screws over it's users

[Tyler1989]

I have been having High CPU usage recently so I reformated and reinstalled my XP thinking it was spyware or a virus. As I was installing windows all was fine then I was ready to activate but it said it could not connect to the internet no problem I moved on. After installing my Vaio drivers I then clicked on the icon to activate windows it connected then I got a new popup I never got before. I actavated my key too many times . So I was pretty mad about that but no problem I just requested and claimed another key from the msdn. But then I relised something if you do not have access to this your screwed how is the customer supposed to use their OS if they don't have this ?


I also am thinking of joined the Volume/Corp users. While I was requesting and claiming my new XP key I saw the Volume category. I passed it up but now I'm having second thoughts. If I get a volume key can I always use it or will I have to also request a Volume/Corp XP ISO from them?

 

[Win2kpatcher]

Tyler we do not support pirated software here on the forums...

This is though normal. I have had this happen with most of the Dells I worked on. It was not a problem though I simply called the number they provide you with then tell them your CD-KEY (this is a sticker on the DELL case) and they provide you with a new product code to enter in the blanks where it says to enter your new product code given to you by the MS rep.

I noticed that when I reformated after getting this new product code that I still used the old CD-KEY and it worked fine. I always forget that the product code and CD-KEY are differnt

 

[Tyler1989]

What what was that? Win2kpatcher you know me better than this. The MSDN site has categories for you to request new serial keys it is perfectly legal I choose the average key I'm asking if I get a Volume key from there will I have to get a new XP ISO from them also. Is there a Corp version of XP or all do you need is the Volume CD-Key.


Also Sony manufactures Vaio's not dell or hp.

 

[office politics]

id assume that you'd have to buy a shit load of copies to get volume copies. unless you got it elsewhere.

 

[Tyler1989]

I can get any type of key I want all I'm asking is to use a volume key do you need a special version of XP such as Volume XP or Corp XP?

 

[Bruce]

There is no activation in volume licences I believe.

I'd assume you would get an image but it would probably be expensive.

 

[Tyler1989]

So you do need a Volume edition of XP then to use a CD key correct?

 

[EricB]

I seen a copy on newegg once for $3600.00

 

[Bruce]

I seen a copy on newegg once for $3600.00

LOL I'll take two.

 

[Ste]

Tyler why not just call ms say I had to reformat and bam they give you a new key, Ive done it 3 times, works everytime.