hi i install windows xp in my system ..but unfortunatly it is not original copy..i contact that vendor and now i got a original product key....now without reinstall the windows xp , i want to change the product key? is it possible and if yes how?
2006-10-16 05:45:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
You'd have to reinstall
2006-10-16 05:47:09 · answer #1 · answered by shadowkat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to goto this site for sure and d/load the Winkeyfinder.zip file...
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=4501
You will find this useful I'm sure.
WinkeyFinder 1.72 Final Ver, ReadME:
The simplest way in which I can describe winkeyfinder is, It finds your windows or ms office product keys and Lets you view, save or Change it.
Well the above mentioned features do have limitations based on operating Windows Operating system you are on, and Ms office that is installed.
Where can I get help?
The best place to look for help is
http://forums.winkeyfinder.com/winkeyfinder-1-72-final/
Where can I report bugs.
http://forums.winkeyfinder.com/bug-tracker/
Chaning Volume Serial - For Wndows XP Activation Backup!
This article will demonstrate how to change the drive's serial number on three different file systems: FAT, FAT32 and NTFS. The Program Coded by lallousx86@yahoo.com , Does exactly what is required for activation backup as well as activation restore!
Usually, the serial number of a drive is generated every time you format your hard drive and there is no documented way to change it afterwards.
Read the readME file when unzipped.
2006-10-16 12:57:15 · answer #2 · answered by Kewl Dude Ganda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be done if you are expert enough to use Regedit. I would recommend you uninstall Windows. Boot up with the Windows install disk and reinstall using the proper product key.
2006-10-16 12:57:07 · answer #3 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's not an original copy of XP, it doesn't make any difference if you've got an "original" key....Microsoft will still be able to determine your copy is illegal and will close down your computer eventually.
You will be vulnerable to security attacks as well, as you will probably be unable to get any updates.
2006-10-16 12:48:06 · answer #4 · answered by Carella 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Found this application a while back when I needed to make an eBay purchased computer legal:
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Miscellaneous/Windows-XP-Product-Key-Modifier.shtml
plrr
2006-10-16 12:53:09 · answer #5 · answered by Angry C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to this link, it will guide you in changing the cd key...
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/328874
2006-10-16 12:51:51 · answer #6 · answered by Stevek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋