BIG problem.. please help...

sahjin · 13 Apr 2007 at 11:56

Hey

I have put together my new pc.. took quite a while.. and then started everything was ok... started installing xp.. took ages then, once it had also finished it came up to the welcome screen and then a window popped up and said "a problem is preventing windows from accuratly checking the licence for this computer error code - 0x800700002 and it won't let me in ... can someone please help ??

note it is not a new hard drive.. it was from my old pc.. if that is any use to anyone..

Thanks and please Help !!

Alex R · 13 Apr 2007 at 12:02

Was the hard drive formatted before installing Windows (XP?)? Have checked what that error code refers to?

keogh · 13 Apr 2007 at 12:32

Are you trying to install a OEM version of XP that has already been used on a previous PC? Cos I'm pretty sure Microsoft wont allow that, you will need a retail version of Windows for that... but I could be wrong, cos I have never been in that situation.

But if you had this copy of windows on your previous rig, that could be it?

sahjin · 13 Apr 2007 at 12:54

yeah the hard drive was formatted.. do you think i need a new copy of windows....

killer_uk · 13 Apr 2007 at 12:59

Is it an OEM copy of windows? And have you changed your motherboard when you upgraded? If so, you need a new license.

sahjin · 13 Apr 2007 at 13:03

ok then....what so i just need a new licence key.. ?

killer_uk · 13 Apr 2007 at 13:04

sahjin said:
ok then....what so i just need a new licence key.. ?

Yes, and to get get you need to purchase a new copy of windows.

You see, OEM windows are 'tied' to the original motherboard they were installed on, you can change anything within the system apart from the motherboard.

vincent1989 · 13 Apr 2007 at 13:05

killer_uk said:
Yes, and to get get you need to purchase a new copy of windows.

or he CAN try phoning microsoft, and explaining the situation, he MAY be given a new key for a cheap price, or for free

killer_uk · 13 Apr 2007 at 13:06

bringerofdecay said:
or he CAN try phoning microsoft, and explaining the situation, he MAY be given a new key for a cheap price, or for free

I would very much doubt he would get a new key from them. He could try, but he would probably be wasting his time.

Darg · 13 Apr 2007 at 13:06

Don't buy an OEM version though if you plan on upgrading again while still using XP. A standard version can be switched from motherboard to motherboard but the OEM will be locked to the one motherboard you install it on.

keogh · 13 Apr 2007 at 13:08

You don't need to buy a new copy of windows, you can just buy the key from MS... I know you can do it on their website, so a phonecall should be fine... they wont do it fro free of course!

killer_uk · 13 Apr 2007 at 13:09

keogh said:
You don't need to buy a new copy of windows, you can just buy the key from MS... I know you can do it on their website, so a phonecall should be fine... they wont do it fro free of course!

So is buying the key the same price as buying a new copy of windows? Or is it cheaper? I never knew you could do this

keogh · 13 Apr 2007 at 13:14

killer_uk said:
So is buying the key the same price as buying a new copy of windows? Or is it cheaper? I never knew you could do this

Cheaper! I know if you run a illegal copy of windows (I don't btw!) that when you run the Genuine Windows Authentication process, if they detect a invalid product key you can buy a new key for a cheaper price there and then.

Not sure how much cheaper mind, but it would be instant as you get the key from them instead of waiting for new cds etc.

killer_uk · 13 Apr 2007 at 13:15

keogh said:
Cheaper! I know if you run a illegal copy of windows (I don't btw!) that when you run the Genuine Windows Authentication process, if they detect a invalid product key you can buy a new key for a cheaper price there and then.

Not sure how much cheaper mind, but it would be instant as you get the key from them instead of waiting for new cds etc.

Ah right thanks for that.

sahjin · 13 Apr 2007 at 13:17

ahh i see..thanks a lot for all your answers...

ps. no one even asked about my new pc....

killer_uk · 13 Apr 2007 at 13:18

sahjin said:
ahh i see..thanks a lot for all your answers...

ps. no one even asked about my new pc....

I didn't need to, I looked through your previous posts. It's a nice setup you have, it will be even better once windows starts working!

keogh · 13 Apr 2007 at 13:20

killer_uk said:
Ah right thanks for that.

np!

killer_uk said:
I didn't need to, I looked through your previous posts. It's a nice setup you have, it will be even better once windows starts working!

I need to

, what spec you running sahjin?

sahjin · 13 Apr 2007 at 13:20

yeah my cpu temp is 29c i think that is very good !!

sahjin · 13 Apr 2007 at 13:23

my spec is

Gigabyte DS3P MB
C2D E6300 - not oc yet
Noctua NH-U12
Gainward 8800GTS 640MB - hell yeah !!!
Tagen 530W modular psu - very nice
Lian-Li PC-7 (in black of course)
OCZ 2GB
200GB HD
and some other stuff !!

edit - and sony 19" flat screen

keogh · 13 Apr 2007 at 13:24

sahjin said:
my spec is

Gigabyte DS3P MB
C2D E6300 - not oc yet
Noctua NH-U12
Gainward 8800GTS 640MB - hell yeah !!!
Tagen 530W modular psu - very nice
Lian-Li PC-7 (in black of course)
OCZ 2GB
200GB HD
and some other stuff !!

edit - and sony 19" flat screen

Love it, what was the spec of ya last PC... big jump?

And have you tested any games yet? I went from a 7800GTX 256mb to a 8800GTX 768mb and the FPS jump was huge!