cygnus Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Well, I just acquired a laptop for school. It's relatively old, but, it is designed for Windows XP and it has the OEM Sticker on the bottom. But since this was a local dumpster discount, theres no discs or anything. Hell, it didn't have ram, hdd, or batter + battery door. It's a Toshiba Satellite 1400. I got it all working, and I love the little computer.Anyway, my question is, is there anyway I can use the OEM cd key on the bottom for the install on this computer? The code obviously doesn't work on my reatial copy of XP Home Edition. So I was wondering if anyone here knew how to use the code.If so, any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIM Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 That code is most probably for Windows XP Professional edition and you can use it since it was intented for us on that laptop.Also, Cluberti might stop by and help you more with this issue, since he knows much more about Microsoft licensing than me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnus Posted October 6, 2007 Author Share Posted October 6, 2007 The code is for Windows XP Home Edition mate Says on the sticker hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janice Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 You should be able to use any XP home cd to install to that laptop using that key that on the side of the case. Its unlikely the previous owner took the key with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnus Posted October 7, 2007 Author Share Posted October 7, 2007 The thing is Janice, the sticker on the bottom is for a Toshiba OEM copy of XP Home Edition. I can't use the CD key with my Retail Copy of XP Home Edition. The OEM key won't work with a Retail copy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janice Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 The thing is Janice, the sticker on the bottom is for a Toshiba OEM copy of XP Home Edition. I can't use the CD key with my Retail Copy of XP Home Edition. The OEM key won't work with a Retail copy Shouldnt it work on a fresh reformat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurgenDoe Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Well, I just acquired a laptop for school. It's relatively old, but, it is designed for Windows XP and it has the OEM Sticker on the bottom. But since this was a local dumpster discount, theres no discs or anything. Hell, it didn't have ram, hdd, or batter + battery door. It's a Toshiba Satellite 1400. I got it all working, and I love the little computer.Anyway, my question is, is there anyway I can use the OEM cd key on the bottom for the install on this computer? The code obviously doesn't work on my reatial copy of XP Home Edition. So I was wondering if anyone here knew how to use the code.If so, any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks I have a Toshiba Laptop too and the key is for the Toshiba Windows XP CD. Toshiba puts a lot of crap on this CD too and you have to uninstall this later. If there is a sticker you can go to the Toshiba site and try to get a new CD for this if you can provide them with the DATAS on this Sticker :icon_cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Smartepants Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 (edited) You could try the OEMSCAN addons over on Siginet's site.http://siginetsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=117You'll need to provide your own OEM SLP key, NOT the key on the sticker (those are invalidated by M$). Posting SLP keys is not allowed on these websites.Maybe a kind soul will PM you one (SLP keys are universal across product lines. Toshiba has one key for their entire product line.) Edited October 7, 2007 by Mr_Smartepants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIM Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 The code is for Windows XP Home Edition mate Says on the sticker heheUPS, it was over midnight when I wrote this yesterday :sleeping_03anim: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnus Posted October 7, 2007 Author Share Posted October 7, 2007 Shouldnt it work on a fresh reformat?Nope, this CD Key is for an OEM version of XP, not retail.I have a Toshiba Laptop too and the key is for the Toshiba Windows XP CD. Toshiba puts a lot of crap on this CD too and you have to uninstall this later. If there is a sticker you can go to the Toshiba site and try to get a new CD for this if you can provide them with the DATAS on this Sticker :icon_cool:I could try this, but I'd prefer to do a fresh install heheYou could try the OEMSCAN addons over on Siginet's site.http://siginetsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=117You'll need to provide your own OEM SLP key, NOT the key on the sticker (those are invalidated by M$). Posting SLP keys is not allowed on these websites.Maybe a kind soul will PM you one (SLP keys are universal across product lines. Toshiba has one key for their entire product line.)Thank you for this, I will check it all out UPS, it was over midnight when I wrote this yesterday :sleeping_03anim:lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnus Posted October 7, 2007 Author Share Posted October 7, 2007 I'm very interested in this OEMACT tool on Siginet's site. I have downloaded the one for my Manufacturer, now how do I use it lolI added it as an addon in nLite and put the CDKey from the bottom of my laptop into the unattended part. Will be trying this, hope it works Thanks for the replies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnus Posted October 7, 2007 Author Share Posted October 7, 2007 Well, that didn't work. Oh well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.b Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 HeyIt should work if you edit the setupp.ini in the I386 folder.Open the file and edit the last line like this:[Pid]ExtraData=796B796764636F63647A0E3A73E0D6Pid=55372OEMIn the retail setupp.ini "Pid" you have to change the last three numbers to "OEM" and then the OEM key off the laptop should be accepted.Maybe that is what Siginets Addon already did. Then it would not work too.Maybe the oembios.xxx files have to be changed too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Smartepants Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I added it as an addon in nLite and put the CDKey from the bottom of my laptop into the unattended part. Will be trying this, hope it works Heh, that won't work because the key you used from the sticker is decommissioned by M$, all stickers are. The only way to activate a sticker code is by phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnus Posted October 11, 2007 Author Share Posted October 11, 2007 How am I supposed to install the OS then Mr_Smartepants?And I will try that Chris, thanks for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bober Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 (edited) Heh, that won't work because the key you used from the sticker is decommissioned by M$, all stickers are. The only way to activate a sticker code is by phone.hes talking about installing, windows does not verify a code upon installation, only at activation ,so he'll be able to install windows.cygnus, why dont u ask siginet? Edited December 8, 2007 by bober Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarun Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 If you have an ISO editor, you can do as chris.b mentioned. That would probably be your best bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidernz Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 lol i got exact same problem for a hp laptop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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