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Aug 21, 2002, 10:07 AM
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INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING WINDOWS XP
Here's a useful tip forwarded to me recently by Judy O.
Want to prevent at least some activation headaches? Make a backup copy of Wpa.dbl, a tiny file stored in the %SystemRoot%\System 32 folder. This file contains the hardware “fingerprint” information used to determine whether activation is required. If you need to reinstall Windows XP on a system that has already been activated, you can restore this file and bypass the need for activation – if your hardware hasn’t changed appreciably since the original activation. Windows also creates a backup copy of this file, called Wpa.bak at startup. This backup copy can be a lifesaver if you encounter problems after a hardware upgrade. If Windows refuses to run because your new hardware has triggered the activation code you may be able to recover using this workaround: Restore your old hardware, start your computer in Networked Safe Mode, and rename Wpa.bak to Wpa.dbl. If all goes as it should, you’ll be reactivated and able to continue working.
Excerpt from Microsoft Windows Inside Out
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Aug 24, 2002, 05:25 PM
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Re:INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING WINDOWS XP
;D Look forward to SP1 with over 100 fixes 8) Including the claim that pirated installations wont accept the installation of SP1 oOCoughOo oOCoughOo bull oOCoughOo ;D
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=/support/servicepacks/windows/xp/pre-sp1_hotfixes.asp
http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/r...s_winxpsp1.asp
http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=5112
BTW winXP sp1 beta build 1089 leaked
Microsoft Unveils Windows XP Media Center Edition, Previously Code-Named "Freestyle"
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/p...iaCenterPR.asp
Have fun :d - be afraid be very afraid :P
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Aug 24, 2002, 07:03 PM
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Re:INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING WINDOWS XP
yeah, I heard about sp1 not supporting prated versions. I thought the new activation routine was to eliminate pirated copies . Anyway, I'm sure sp1 not supporting pirated copies shouldn't affect any of us : :-X
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Aug 26, 2002, 08:56 AM
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Re:INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING WINDOWS XP
i dont c how they r going to get around cracked versions being updated - their activation was cracked - what makes this protection so special?
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Sep 15, 2002, 11:29 PM
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Re:INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING WINDOWS XP
Hey I saw a TechTV article where SP1 would not install on their "legit" copy of XP... so I wonder what microsoft uses to determine a priated copy!
Yeah they say they have a range of activation codes etc... but what happens in the TechTV case when you have the legit copy and it won't install?
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Sep 16, 2002, 08:43 AM
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Re:INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING WINDOWS XP
Collin, to answer part of your question and for general information, the following article should be interested reading
http://www.tweaktown.com/document.ph...de&dId=350
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Sep 16, 2002, 10:04 AM
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Re:INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING WINDOWS XP
Hey Chris,
That was some good reading. Thanks for the link!
I guess the old saying still applies... "where there's a will there's a way"
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Sep 17, 2002, 08:49 AM
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Re:INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING WINDOWS XP
For Educational purposes only: The tip given on the tweak site didn't mention anything about users who have used the popular tool - WINXP AntiSpy - which allows you to turn off Winxp Product Reg function - TIP: The function must be reset to default (Turned On) before SP1 installation is started. 8) - The activation screen to change your Product key & the SP1 installation will not continue if the funtion is turned off.
I think thats why SP1 failed on TECHTV - i remember them using WinXP antispy tool at one time. 8)
http://www.xp-antispy.de - home of XP antispy
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Oct 14, 2002, 09:54 PM
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Re:INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING WINDOWS XP
Ok. Legal Registration and all the hooplah ;D. Installed a new hard drive and got the blue screen saying that hardware changes and corrupted my installation :'(.
How do I fix this? :
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Oct 15, 2002, 08:59 AM
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Re:INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING WINDOWS XP
Follow these steps:
Get a DOS bootdisk and bring up the command line.
Type the following command as is:
- "format c:"
Get a hold of mandrake 9.0 or redhat 8.0 (available from the Jamaica Linux User Group)
Boot from the first CD, set up your box....and BOOM, problem solved.
Seriously though, I have no idea. I'm used to having a drive auto mounted when I insert it, not getting a blue screen.
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