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i was given a computer, updated sp3 etc, eventually got to a genuine validation tool page and discovered my product key issue. i cant get media player updates etc. i have other pcs, one with no drivers for the nic card...wont get online to download missing drivers=catch22 #1. other barely runs, registry errors...crashes...probably infected with multiple viruses. both have valid product keys. can i switch product keys to validate windows on the one that runs? i am a novice at this but have a 180+IQ...not stupid, just ignorant...please help.

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