Windows XP Key

[landoni88]

Hi all,

I'm new to these forums so not so sure on what sort of assistance I am going to get here. I've read all forums and have not found anyone to seem to have the same issue as me.

I had a laptop that I bought off a friend. It had windows 98 on it.
I uploaded windows vista to it and then stupidly lost the disc.
Everything was fine for a few months and I realised I had just about had enough with windows vista so I borrowed a Windows Xp home edition from a friend. I uploaded it all the way till the point of inputting the product key.
At this point he told me he hasn't got the product key :|.
So I had Installed windows xp home without a product key, and Cannot workout how to Basically, get rid of it.
I tried loading a Windows xp professional disc ( my own), ( and yes i had the product key for once )
But the Windows xp Home edition product key input would not dissapear.
That is where I am up to so far.
Really looking for some helpful assistance.
Thank you all very much in advance.
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[catilley1092]

landoni88, welcome to the forum! Looks like you've been a traveling man. OK, have you tried to boot from the disc, do a full format of the entire drive, and install XP Pro? You should do a full format anyway, XP gives you a choice of a quick or full format, something that's no longer offered. Try that, you should be good to go. If you need further assistance, post back anytime.

Best of Luck,
Cat