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**blah789** · 02-23-2009, 12:47 PM

I'm wondering if you're using a full product version or upgrade CD when it wants an OEM CD.

BTW did your PC come with a CD? If not you can get one from HP for almost nothing if you have the sticker on the underside with the product ID (normally Windows 2000 Pro or XP Pro for the nc6000 I think). The number to call is 1-800-952-7689. You'll be asked for the serial number of the laptop (also on a sticker on the underside of the laptop). The CD should be 10 bucks. They accept credit card and money orders.

You have to provide them with the serial number of your laptop, and the Windows XP or 2000 CD they provide ONLY works with the nc6000.

I know all this because I got two nc8000 someone sold at a computer show without operating systems (but with the product ID stickers on them). HP confirmed that the stickers allowed me to get a CD from them.

02-23-2009, 12:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
blah789 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,312 OS: Windows 2000 SP4 and Windows XP SP3	Re: Windows 2000 wants SP 4 I'm wondering if you're using a full product version or upgrade CD when it wants an OEM CD. BTW did your PC come with a CD? If not you can get one from HP for almost nothing if you have the sticker on the underside with the product ID (normally Windows 2000 Pro or XP Pro for the nc6000 I think). The number to call is 1-800-952-7689. You'll be asked for the serial number of the laptop (also on a sticker on the underside of the laptop). The CD should be 10 bucks. They accept credit card and money orders. You have to provide them with the serial number of your laptop, and the Windows XP or 2000 CD they provide ONLY works with the nc6000. I know all this because I got two nc8000 someone sold at a computer show without operating systems (but with the product ID stickers on them). HP confirmed that the stickers allowed me to get a CD from them.