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September 21st, 2005, 01:13 PM
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Help!Downgrading from xp to 2000. licence key error
Hello,
I am new to cybertech. I am trying to install 2000 on a new Dell Optiplex GX520 that came with xp. I have formatted the C:NTFS partition but during 2000 setup the product key is not being accepted. I get an error "the cd key you entered is not valid" I have tried 2 other 2000 keys and I get the same error. I have also tried another 2000 cd. I have reinstalled xp and tried again to install 2000 but get stuck at the same place. Can anyone help me please? Sunnyboy. 
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September 21st, 2005, 02:53 PM
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Howdy and welcome to CTH:
You are going to need a valid Win2000 license.. Unless you have one, we aren't able to help!! Murray
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September 21st, 2005, 04:28 PM
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Hello again,
The win2000 license is a valid one, purchased from legitimate supplier. Supplier recommended that I try other key numbers to verify that problem is with the pc. p.s. At the beginning of setup, there is a blue screen crash saying that there is an unknown hard error with ntdll.dll. This only happens after the first boot. Does anybody have any ideas? Sunnyboy Last edited by sunnyboy; September 21st, 2005 at 04:38 PM. Reason: add extra information
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September 21st, 2005, 05:10 PM
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Second: You say you get a "the cd key you entered is not valid" message.. Guess what that means.. Ever think your "vendor" supplied you with a bad key code ?? Lastly, you can't install Win2000 over XP.. You have to completely wipe the hard-drive and then go for the Win2000 setup.. If you do that and still get the "the cd key you entered is not valid" message, you probably bought a pirated program!! Murray
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