Subj : Win2K SP2 Install "Proble
To   : MIKE POWELL
From : Corey
Date : Sun Aug 21 2005 07:46 am

  Re: Win2K SP2 Install "Proble
  By: MIKE POWELL to ALL on Sat Aug 20 2005 08:47 pm

 > I have a slight problem, and I was wondering if anyone knew of a work-around
 > 
 > I recently found a cheap box of mostly old software at a rummage sale.  Most
 > of it is junk, but there was included a Dell "Operating System Reinstallatio
 > CD W2K+SP2."  I decided to attempt to install this on a spare PC that is not
 > a Dell.
 > 
 > Apparently, the Dell CD contains code that detects the machine is not a Dell
 > and will not allow the software to be installed.  I also tried writing
 > boot diskettes, and the diskettes also are able to tell the machine is not
 > a Dell.
 > 
 > The HD currently has Win98SE on it... would wiping out the HD help, or is th
 > code detecting (or not detecting) something else about the machine?  If so,
 > is there any way around that "verification check"?
 > 
 > Mike
 > 
 > ##MMR 2.61á.

no, OEM cdroms have custom boot strap loader code.
I had this with my sony, dell and hp. had to buy a new license and disc.

Help! I've fallen and... Hey! nice carpet!

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