Validating Windows XP Help Needed thx

My other computer in my house is saying it needs windows to be validated.
The problem is that i am on the log on screen when i turn on pc and when i click the account that i want to log onto it says stuff about it needs to be validated and leaves me with clicking yes or no after restarting pc and clicking yes / no they both log my account back in then log back out and same thing over again so how am i suppose to validate it?
Answer #1
Is this on a new install of a custom version of xp?
Answer #2
It was my frinds cd of XP Pro and i got the cd key and activation thigs from here. This is 4 weeks after i reformated.
Answer #3
Yep ! I know what you mean. I downloaded a retail version that did exactly what is happening to yours.
In the end I just gave up and downloaded a Corporate version which installed nicely without all that activation rubbish.

Answer #4
the thing is how did you get to donwload the other version i cant log in? i need my thing that are saved in that pc.
Answer #5
look for an oem version of xp, i got one for my computer, reformatted it and no activation required but i can still do everything like genuine.
this is the one i downloaded.
http://www.google.com?t=557418&start=0
Answer #6
will i have to reformate? i need my stuff that is saved.
Answer #7
will i have to reformate? i need my stuff that is saved.
Try to do a Repair or Upgrade using the XP CD (not the one you allready tried) and all your stuff should be OK.

Answer #8
Can you send me a step by step because its my sister’s pc and if stuff gets lots its bad she has University essays and i want step by step so i dont screw or do anything bad
Thanks
Answer #9
Put XP CD into DVD/CD drive then reboot your PC.
When this pic comes up click on Install Windows XP

If this screen comes up click on next and then follow it all the way through. Choose your keyboard type at the page that will show up and install additional (usually eastern asian) languages only if required. Check all the settings for keyboard etc before you continue.

Try this first and see if the upgrade option comes up ………… if it does not come back to the board for more help
Make sure you do NOT use the CD that does not get you past activation (i.e. the one you have allready tried)

Answer #10
So i download and burn on cd this –> http://www.google.com?t=557418&start=0 then which instructions do i do? the ones form that link, yours or both?
And this should’nt lose anything on hardrive?
Answer #11
Quote from the topic you just posted:
You must perform a clean install with this
So you don’t download that one because you will loose everything.
Look for a corporate version of Windows XP Pro SP2 to download then burn that to disk.

Answer #12
Is this a good copy?
http://www.google.com?t=136628&highlight=
Answer #13
Is this a good copy?
http://www.google.com?t=136628&highlight=
Go for this one mate. It’s a tested and working installation:
http://www.google.com?t=302883
Good luck^^
Answer #14
Use a student version of XP. It’s sent to University’s for their students, and doesn’t not need to be activated, and no serial is needed. It’s so students learn how to install XP.