so like i said before i lost my windows serial key... So i tried with other key it worked.. But now it says that I have 30 days left until the activation...
I found this site that says that i can change the key.. and my problems are ''solve''
But i don't get this steps
In the right pane, right-click OOBETimer, and then click Modify.
Change at least one digit of this value to deactivate Windows.
Click Start, and then click Run.
In the Open box, type the following command, and then click OK.
Here is the link http://www.petri.co.il/change_the_serial_in_windows_xp.htm
Can someone explain it to me please??
2007-11-24 09:52:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
it has nothing to do with downloading!!!!!!
2007-11-24 10:01:24 · update #1
SYMPTOMS
If you try to install Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1), you may receive the following error message:
The Product Key used to install Windows is invalid. Please contact your system administrator or retailer immediately to obtain a valid Product Key. You may also contact Microsoft Corporation's Anti-Piracy Team by emailing piracy@microsoft.com if you think you have purchased pirated Microsoft software. Please be assured that any personal information you send to the Microsoft Anti-Piracy Team will be kept in strict confidence.
2007-11-24 10:26:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The serial you entered registered windows. Now you need to activate it. They are not the same thing. It doesn't mean your key is invalid. If setup accepts your key, chances are it's good.
Next time the bubble pops up above the system tray (clock) that tells you to activate click on it. It should take you thru the steps.
If the bubble doesn't appear you can get to it another way:
Go to Start -> All Programs.
Above the line near the top there will be several links. Among them are Activate Windows. Click on it and follow the instructions.
2007-11-24 18:08:48 · answer #2 · answered by Andrew 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
instead of using the key which goes with the cd, you used some other key. Windows sees it as a hack and gives you 30 days to fix this, if you don't it will shut down. Contact Windows Support about your original "lost" key.
Good luck.
2007-11-24 18:06:43 · answer #3 · answered by demaman 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried reinstalling then letting Windows go online to activate. If you used a different serial number than the one that came with your installation disk then the CD is not linked to your hardware configuration which is how I understand activation works.
2007-11-24 18:06:20 · answer #4 · answered by pschroeter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know if this answer will help, but here goes, I have put XP upgrade in the same 2 computer, 6, or 7 times, and have no problems, heres what happen last the time i did it, i save most of my stuff in my documents, and when i upgraded it, the stuff was still there, had to redo all the software, but all the important stuff is still there, cool. have an extra document, but who cares
2007-11-24 18:07:16 · answer #5 · answered by Tom P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, go to the site download the driveby trojan that will not unlock windows for you.
This site is dangerous for you. You need to contact Micro$oft for the key to unlock windows XP.
Remember the trojan will download a key logger for you and steal as much info as you like and you will allow it!
2007-11-24 17:57:45 · answer #6 · answered by confused 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Reboot
2007-11-24 17:55:47 · answer #7 · answered by jwburton3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i just had this problem with my laptop we downloaded a trial vista and it shut down so we downloaded xp back on to the computer from a fresh start.
2007-11-24 17:58:15 · answer #8 · answered by Sa-Vay-Zha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm no computer expert but I feel what you are going through.. hope you get some answers here to help ya..Good luck..
2007-11-24 18:22:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know,i got mine pre-installed,thank god lol
2007-11-24 17:56:26 · answer #10 · answered by You lookin' at me? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋