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> *Problems with activation* I recently tried to upgrade to* Service
> Pack 3* on *Windows XP* - however on doing this, it corrupted something
> and when trying to boot, the 'computer' (
http://www.vistax64.com/#)> would constantly become stuck on the -'windows is starting'- screen (as
> if just prior to your username being visble with its password box
> beneath it)
>
> I tried on multiple attempts in vain to go back to a previous restore
> point as well trying to restore from a recovery disk, all to no avail. I
> tried to boot up in safe mode but all attempts would end it being stuck
> on blue screen or suggesting a complete reinstall of windows via a 'boot
> disk' (
http://www.vistax64.com/#).>
> I therefore thought, rather than revert back to service pack 1 and faff
> with all the upgrades and such, to buy an upgrade to *Vista home
> premium.*
>
> This worked lovely - but I was unable for some reason to put the
> activation code in its box so therefore deferred it.
>
> Windows itself (on its box) suggested a clean install may be required,
> which is what I had to do (since was unable to get onto windows XP
> desktop to install via that route)
>
> However, the blasted computer is saying that the activation code is for
> an upgrade (which I know) an is therefore unable to activate. However on
> some occasions it says that the Product key is in use!!
>
> I still have the previous copy of windows, conveniently put into a
> folder called windows.old by vista installation itself!!!!, but 'vista'
> (
http://www.vistax64.com/#) does not seem to appreciate that I have ever
> had it and therfore thinks I should not be entitled to an upgrade
>
> I had Windows 'XP Professional' (
http://www.vistax64.com/#) 64 by the
> way
>
> Any suggestions please????
>
>
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> jimsaf
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