How can i get windows xp pro running without buying it, all i need is the code?

its a emachaines t1842 and i dont think its the original hard drive. it was giving to me and it just needs the code for windows, it has xp pro sp2 on it. do i have to go out and buy the software just to get the activation code for the windows that is already in it,or is there a generic code out there

How can i get windows xp pro running without buying it, all i need is the code?windows xp professional

you would have to call up microsoft and tell them your story and get a code from them and worst case you will have to buy a code from them for like 50 to 99 bucks...

How can i get windows xp pro running without buying it, all i need is the code?windows xp home internet explorer

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type in windowz xp and try and find what version you got
almost impossible I would say call microsoft they should solve your problem..

but I am creating a program that will fix your problem so if you want to wait a while I'll give you it
You've got two chances firstly if the copy of window is valid ie not pirate, then the person who gave it to you should have the install disk or a system recover disk and should then also have the code, if they've lost this you can buy a new code from microsoft as long as you can prove that you've got original software, if you can't prove it's valid your only option is to by a new valid version

(or you could look on the internet and get a copy of Linux for free something like the Debain version when installed with the Wine software it 99% compatable with all windows software and you can fit it with a front end that means it's identical to XP from your point of view)
Unless you're absolutely sure that the code you have is authenticated you can run into some real problems. Microsoft should help solve this problem, but even if they make you buy the code, they shouldn't make you buy the whole software package again.
You must buy your own windows xp cd and register it with Microsoft. Any pirated xp will be detected and you won't be able to use the internet.If you do get on the internet,they will authenticate your xp to see if it is pirated-if so,they will not let you get security updates or windows updates.