Validating Windows XP - Aaargh

[russo091 at gmail.com (Dmitry Nedospasov)]

You are using that OEM CD I assume. There might be issues if you're
using a different ISO and that OEM CD-Key.

D.

On 29.9.09 03:16 , Robert Miller wrote:
> I am not sure if this is actually being done or not, but do some 
> research and see if the Windows Genuine Advantage does checks based on 
> IP Address. You can do this by going through a proxy within the states.
>
> Not sure if it is but worth a check.
>
> - Robert
>
> Subba Rao wrote:
>   
> > I have purchased an OEM copy of Windows XP Professional in US.  Now for
> > my job, I live in Europe.  When I bring up the XP system, I get the
> > message that it is not a valid copy of XP.  This problem did not exist
> > while in the US.  The Microsoft site is keeps me in a loop where it ends
> > up saying pay $$$.
> >
> > Is there anyway out of this?  I do have the OEM manual with the key code
> > on it.
> >
> > Thank you in advance for any help.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Subba Rao
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