Hello, I'm writing a program and now trying to find a way to check to see if a Windows XP CD-Key is valid. Obviously the algorithm is not known, but is there an API call in Windows that could do this ...

Okay, so my dad bought Windows XP Pro a few years back and I installed it on my computer (volume licensing). However, he has moved and cannot find the original windows xp pro disc.<BR><BR>I do have ...

When you're having trouble with your Windows XP computer, often your only solution is to reinstall the entire operating system using a repair install. A repair install restores Windows XP to its ...

Windows XP and its successors have the ability to be rebooted by using a partition within the computer itself as opposed to using a separate CD. However, if you are having trouble starting up, are ...

Using a Windows XP upgrade CD The Boot Camp installation instructions claim that a valid full Windows XP SP2 disc is required and that upgrade discs cannot be used ...

QUESTION: I am trying to re-install Windows XP but when the 'boot from CD' appears, the system won't boot from the CD so that I can re-install. I immediately get the Windows XP screen as if it ...

I have two Dell computers here—one running Windows 2000 and one running Windows XP. The XP machine is old and broken down, so I'm going to gut it for parts. I have the Dell-branded Windows XP ...