I had problems with my computer that caused me to need a
windows xp disc to load windows. I had upgraded from
windows ME with an XP upgrade disc so didn't have the
full system disc. I borrowed a friends XP disc but
mistakenly used his product activation key when I should
have used my old own. He is now having problems
activating. Is there a way for me to activate using my
old code so that he won't have any problems.

HOW TO: Change the Product Key at the Time of Activation
http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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"Jeff" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message:
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| I had problems with my computer that caused me to need a
| windows xp disc to load windows. I had upgraded from
| windows ME with an XP upgrade disc so didn't have the
| full system disc. I borrowed a friends XP disc but
| mistakenly used his product activation key when I should
| have used my old own. He is now having problems
| activating. Is there a way for me to activate using my
| old code so that he won't have any problems.

The problem is that I have ALREADY used my friends
activation key. I need to undue that and use my own. Now
he is trying to install on his own computer and it won't
let him activate.

"Jeff" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:050a01c3d63c$8a039be0$(E-Mail Removed)...
> The problem is that I have ALREADY used my friends
> activation key. I need to undue that and use my own. Now
> he is trying to install on his own computer and it won't
> let him activate.

Your friend will have to activate via the telephone and explain to the
service rep what has happened.
He will be given a new Product Activation Key.
You should replace his key with your own following the advice already given
by Carey

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Mike
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"Jeff" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:050a01c3d63c$8a039be0$(E-Mail Removed)...
> The problem is that I have ALREADY used my friends
> activation key. I need to undue that and use my own. Now
> he is trying to install on his own computer and it won't
> let him activate.

I cannot change the product key this way. Any other
options?


>-----Original Message-----
>"Jeff" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
message
>news:050a01c3d63c$8a039be0$(E-Mail Removed)...
>> The problem is that I have ALREADY used my friends
>> activation key. I need to undue that and use my own.
Now
>> he is trying to install on his own computer and it
won't
>> let him activate.
>
>Your friend will have to activate via the telephone and
explain to the
>service rep what has happened.
>He will be given a new Product Activation Key.
>You should replace his key with your own following the
advice already given
>by Carey
>
>--
>Regards,
>
>Mike
>--
>Mike Brannigan [Microsoft]
>
>This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
confers no
>rights
>
>Please note I cannot respond to e-mailed questions,
please use these
>newsgroups
>
>"Jeff" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
message
>news:050a01c3d63c$8a039be0$(E-Mail Removed)...
>> The problem is that I have ALREADY used my friends
>> activation key. I need to undue that and use my own.
Now
>> he is trying to install on his own computer and it
won't
>> let him activate.
>
>
>.
>

Using "your" Windows CD and "your" Product Key,
perform a "repair install".

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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"Jeff" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message:
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| I cannot change the product key this way. Any other
| options?

Thanks for your help. The site your pointed me to was
helpful. I still can't change the key. I think the reason
is that I had upgraded to XP from windows ME that was
preinstalled on my DELL. Does this mean that I have an
OEM? and can't change the key?


>-----Original Message-----
>Using "your" Windows CD and "your" Product Key,
>perform a "repair install".
>
>How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
>http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
>
>[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]
>
>--
>Carey Frisch
>Microsoft MVP
>Windows XP - Shell/User
>
>Be Smart! Protect your PC!
>http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
>
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>"Jeff" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
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>
>| I cannot change the product key this way. Any other
>| options?
>
>.
>