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I have tried the: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?...kb;EN-US;328874 article on changing the "Volume License Product Key" via reseting the activation, etc. But it doesn't work. The PC is a dell PC and there's a sticker of the authentic Windows cd key on it. However I believe this cd key is for the OEM version of windows xp. If so, is it possible using this oem cd key for this windows xp corp? Coz I tried entering it in via the above method and it just keeps on saying invalid key. Or maybe the key is for original windows? Does it make a difference whether my current windows is SP2?

I just realised that my 2nd hand PC Windows XP version is of type XP Corp. I heard this was a copied variant of Windows XP Pro. I don't like this. Is it possible to change this type of Windows (XP Corp), into normal Windows XP Retail, or OEM versions? It must be stored as a flag or something in registry right?

Thanks I will try that. Just to let everyone know. I managed to solve the "blank white screen" problem. I uninstalled the "latest" Nvidia drivers.... and installed an older version... last years I think.. .version 40.xx something... It works and I get full power of my Nvidia card. Still black n white... but tonight I will try Pepperoni7 advice to get colour again. Cheers dudes!

Interesting... my PC boots up Windows 2000 Advanced Server in colour on TV (with generic gfx drivers since GeForce 4 drivers weren't out then). However, I then additionally installed Windows XP SP2 (on another partition) and it went black & white on TV. WindowsXP using it's shipped GeForce 4 generic drivers (as it is labeled in Display properties). I then installed recent Nvidia drivers and guess what, my TV screen goes blank white! Does anyone know how to sort this out? Is it Nvidia bug? I am using S-Video out to scart. Title Edited - Please follow new posting rules from now on. --Zxian

I've got a Windows 2000 Advanced Server CD which somehow is not bootable. Will nLite make my new slip streamlined CD bootable? Or do I need to provide a bootable image? If I need a boot image is it ok using Windows XP boot image for Windows 2000 Advanced Server?