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conflicting activation & network
This seemed to be the most appropriate forum?
Earlier I was smoothly running network file sharing between an XP 32 bit desktop (host) and a win7
64 bit laptop. Then my XP machine was clobbered by malware to the point that I retired one XP and set
up another which also was overwhelmed. Defender and security essentials didn't even see them. Anyway
I bought a referbished win7 desktrop 32 bit. I got my network running and was pleased except that I was never happy with the 64 bit on the laptop.So...about 3 months ago I downgraded the 64 bit to 32 bit &
at last smooth running. Then the laptop said "not connected, no connection available". All updates are
uptodate.the networks are running, I checked the services(as far as I know all pertinent services are running), and I'm getting all my updates; I'm seeing current dates. I can't however get online. Yesterday
I got a message "you have 0 days to activate your computer", or something to that effect. I activated
the download I'm guessing about 3 months ago. Anyway I looked on the bottom, found the product
code and responded to the activation request. I cannot get acception of the product code. I'm on the
desktop right now to seek advice as to the laptop. My Xampp works fine on both machines. Any help?