Hello, I installed my old hard drives from my old computer, on a new computer running Windows7 OS. I had a motherboard fail. Although I can see the all folders on my old drives, I need to excess the information under Windows XP OS. Because Windows 7 will not run some applications, specifically Outlook Express. I was attempting to use the my old primary drive, where Windows XP. is loaded, as a boot up disk, Windows folder are still good. I have tried to switched the old drive as the primary booth in the BIOS, and it works, However Windows XP is asking for an activation code, and have tried to get from Microsoft, but have not been able too.I have the original valid code key, but Windows will not except. I cannot get a validation code. Is it possible to validate Windows XP using the original key code? I have no passwords protecting the old drive, in fact I can use it as a boot drive, I just cannot log in under my user name because Windows XP requires validation . Can you not have two operating systems on separate drives and select which one to booth from?

I think this belongs over in the Windows XP / 7 area of the forums. Cheers.LinkedIn

I think this belongs over in the Windows XP / 7 area of the forums. Cheers. LinkedIn Can a mod move this over to the appropriarte section.Mario Azzopardi

Hi, Since this is a Windows XP related issue, and our forum mainly focuses on Windows 7. Please post a thread at the forum below: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/itproxpsp/threads The reason why we recommend posting appropriately is you will get the most qualified pool of respondents, and other partners who read the forums regularly can either share their knowledge or learn from your interaction with us. Thank you for your understanding. Best Regards, Della Li

Thank You , I will try I am not very familar withthis enviormnetMario Azzopardi