Agile Aspect wrote:
Robert L Cochran wrote:
> I now have a virtual machine that runs Windows XP, however I am in
> trouble with the Windows activation process because I can't (yet)
> provide a valid product key code to the Microsoft activation server. The
> installation CD is from Dell, I just bought a new laptop with a Dell
> "Windows XP downgrade" and I need to ask Dell's support people how
I'm
> supposed to provide a valid product key for this. It may be that I have
> to install Windows Vista first (because I have a Vista CD and product
> key too) and then downgrade to XP, I don't know quite yet.
>
The valid product key for Windows on Dell laptops should be
on bottom side of the computer.
There is a label for Windows Vista. Remember I said this is a Windows XP
downgrade. If you look at Latitude E-Series laptops on
Dell.com (their
USA website), you will see what I am talking about -- I paid an extra
$99 for the downgrade. The CD I am using also shipped with the new
computer, so it's legal, or should be. I'll ask at the Dell forums...
Thanks!
Bob