One small point. I'm not clear why you posted a problem with activation
on a system probably running XP to a newsgroup supporting those having
display problems on systems running the Win Me operating system.

Turning to your activation problem. Since your PC isn't connected to the
internet you need to ring Microsoft. You will see this as an option when
you attempt to activate and you will also be told the phone number to use.
You will have to read out the long code that is displayed and then you
will be given a code to enter which then activates your system.
--
Mike Maltby
MS-MVP Windows



coffeestain wrote:

I recently restored me on an old computer. It has an error msg,
"windows product activation must be activated with microsoft". My cd
is legit, came with my compac, what do I do?