My Dell desktop, which was running XP Pro, died. Since my (Compaq) laptop has been running XP Home, I thought I'd upgrade it to Pro using the CD Key from the Dell (copied from the sticker on the case). I wiped the laptop & installed XP Pro using a retail CD - but it does not accept the key! Am I SOL or is there a way to use the Dell key on the not-a-Dell laptop?
TIA ... I've seen a few similar threads but nothing the quite matches.
- Bob
TIA ... I've seen a few similar threads but nothing the quite matches.
- Bob