Ars Technica

Windows XP installerwon't accept its product key

I did a search and didn't find any results concerning this problem. I've just built a new system and my Windows 7 disc won't boot, so I'm installing Windows XP so I can then install Windows 7 on top ...
PC World

How to find your Windows or Office product key

Most pieces of commercial software come with some form of protection to deter unauthorized copying and installation. Although software makers use different methods to achieve this goal, one common ...
SlashGear

How To Find Your Windows Computer's Serial Number

There are several reasons one might want to check the serial number on their Windows computer. The most common is for potential warranty repairs or licensing issues. Your hardware manufacturer or ...
GIGAZINE

The developer at the time revealed that the license key circulating in the pirated version of Windows XP was not hacked but leaked from within

When Windows XP was released in 2001, users were required to enter a license key to use it legitimately. One such key, 'FCKGW-RHQQ2-YXRKT-8TG6W-2B7Q8,' was circulated early in the release as a license ...
Ars Technica

Windows XP Serial Ports & USB

Is there any know problems with windows XP<BR>handling of serial ports or drivers?<BR>We had a toshiba PIII laptop with ME that had a belkin F5U003 USB to serial adapter that worked<BR>fine. Tried it ...