Sir, The problem is that i hv a system and it has XP installed. And no IP is configured on it. And i forget to activate windows over the internet........and now it does not allow me to configure IP on it and driver installation can be made over it due to safe mode(when i log-in to). So kindly tell me how can i activate windows.....can i do it on temporarily basis that it allow me to enter into the windows (with out safe mode) and then i install my NIC driver first and then activate it over the internet. Summary is: Xp installed with out NIC driver installation and so no ip configured over it. And next is, with any trick it allow me to log on ( as it does not allow me and show msg over the screen to activate windows only) and i install my NIC driver and the configure my IP over it. So that i activate windows ........ next it show msg. Kindly help me...... i m in an organization and it requires immediate attention. Thanks alot sir for any kind of guidance u provide me. S Fahad Syed Fahad Hussain

You can activate windows by calling Microsoft and they can help you activate it over the phone.