Cant activate Windows error code 45080

Hi,now in 2016 I can't activate Windows XP SP3.The error code I get is 45080.Please help.

 

Please somebody.I can't update my laptop to Windows 7 because it is to weak.I need to know will I be able to use Windows Xp

 

only hit I get on 45080 is a virus

please tell me the steps you took to reinstall xp, what was on the pc before you put xp on it.

 

I don't think that is a virus.It was Windows XP on it but i wanted to refresh my laptop.On installation i choosed full format ntfs.After installation iI installed ESET Smart Security 9 and I made a full scan and ESET found nothing.

 

have you updated to IE8?

are the date and time correctly set?

http://www.wikihow.com/Activate-Windows-XP-Without-a-Genuine-Product-Key
you can try the steps above but I have not used this method , my system activates fine with every reinstall so far, because I follow the following steps:

Create the Activation Status

Navigate to system32 folder.
Copy the wpa.dbl and wpa.bak files
Reinstall XP in the normal manner
Restart the computer and use the F8 key to bring up the Advanced Boot Options
Select Minimal Safe Mode using Up and Down Arrow Keys and press Enter.
Navigate to system32 folder.
Rename the existing wpa.dbl and wpa.bak files.
Copy the previously backed up wpa.dbl and wpa.bak files to the system32 folder.
Reboot the computer.
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https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/312295

do not use the guided method, it has not been available for years

and if you try phone, DO NOT push any buttons, just wait until you will finally get a human.

 

reply no. 2:

Microsoft Activation Centers Worldwide Telephone Numbers:
http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx
(This site is for Volume License Activation but if you call they will help you)


The phone number you called does not work:
Microsoft Worldwide contacts: http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.aspx

courtesy of JW Stuart May 11, 2016

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