Been struggling with a broken XP-Pro Drive. System BOOTS,have internet access,all prog run but SEVERAL other problems. I have been trying to get my install CD of XP-Pro to start an install so that I can then do a Repair install. I get stopped on the licence screen. Press F8 to except. Machine hangs and will not allow me to go further. I got this copy 4 years AGO and installed Xp several times in the past. Microsoft does not recognize this copy as valid. Thought I would mention this but never had problems with install before.

Anyone out there good enough to fix this? Tnx.A copy is just that...a copy.

If it doesn't have fancy holograms and Microsoft written all over it you are stuck with what you have...

Chances are that if it isn't what's described above then their AP policy has caught up to your key code...HINT: AP = Anti Piracy

We don't help with COUNTERFEIT software here anyway.  A legitimate copy should solve all your problems.  Very sorry to be so honest. I got this copy from our IM back 4 yrs ago. Did not think anything of it at the TIME because I was new to computers.Will never make that mistake again.Honesty is always appreciated. Some people just try to BS us post after post until the (obvious) truth comes out.GX1_Man. I don't believe GOD is as humble as you are.  

If you are a student currently there are some decent discounts on XP thru the University library...or find a source online such as newegg...

Do yourself a huge favor...don't buy it on EBay.