2006-12-14 17:38:24 · 5 answers · asked by grapes 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
go to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/328874 to change the product id key
no information will be lost
you can call or order a new key on-line from microsoft for whatever it costs - say....doesn't the computer at work have a sticker with an xp key on it?
2006-12-14 18:03:06 · answer #1 · answered by bad_cat26 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never used it, but in the path All Programs ---> Accessories ---> System Tools ---> you may see an option that reads "File and Settings Transfer Wizard." I'm not sure if it's used by copying data to CD/DVD or by making a connection from one computer to another with a network or other kind of cable, but it may be worth looking at.
2006-12-15 01:56:47 · answer #2 · answered by night_train_to_memphis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what do you mean by may not be legal. u still have a doubt about it. just buy a new Xp CD from a authorised vendor. Save all data on to the drive other than where you are going to do a format. then install XP on the formatted drive.
2006-12-15 01:40:53 · answer #3 · answered by Trinity 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it back where you bought it and have them fix it for you.
2006-12-15 01:51:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Microsoft.com can verify and repair it for you.
2006-12-15 01:40:47 · answer #5 · answered by J. R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋