Having trouble activating my windows xp pro software, could use some help before the 30 days is up. ?

Question

My friend gave me a Windows Xp Pro disc and it had no product key, and i installed it without putting the product key in. I downloaded a program and found the product key on the Install disc but whenever i try activating it says its wrong. is there any way i can do something to make the activation thing go away for free without calling microsoft.

Answer 1

No. You have to call Microsoft. If your copy is stolen then they won't help you. If the key doesn't work then they will give you a new one. There is a computer that answers the phone so you don't have to lie to a person. Just do it.