Get out of that!?
I think I've outsmarted myself.
Thought I would try XP Pro on my old machine, using an OEM CD with no authentication numbers.
Ran OK but I wasn't greatly impressed and planned to reinstall 98SE before the 30 days expired. Forgot, and now can't find a way to fdisk the HD to do the job.
I could phone M$ for the code but I'd rather save the CD for another occasion, so is there any way I can bypass the XP startup? All I've managed to get so far is an offer to start in safe mode, which then demands the code.