Product Key Change In WXP Pro

[Guest]

I allowed an idiot to update my computer with an illegal "Corporate" XP Pro
and I find it will not validate. I wonder why!

Is it possible to do a repair and change the product key with my own copy of
XP Pro and not lose all programs?

I would not like to loose all information by doing a clean install.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Shenan Stanley]

I allowed an idiot to update my computer with an illegal
"Corporate" XP Pro and I find it will not validate. I wonder why!

Is it possible to do a repair and change the product key with my
own copy of XP Pro and not lose all programs?

I would not like to loose all information by doing a clean install.

1) Make an additional backup along with your periodic backups. Extra
safety.
2) Choose one:

The Genuine Advantage Product Key Update Tool is only valid for
users attempting to change their current non-genuine Product Key
to a genuine COA sticker or genuine Product Key - all without a reinstall!
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=50346&clcid=0x409

http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/purchase/UpdateInstructions.aspx

and/or

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

How to perform an in-place upgrade (reinstallation) of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315341

 

[Guest]

Thank You Shenan Stanley.

The product key tool worked and my XP Pro copy validated.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I allowed an idiot to update my computer with an illegal "Corporate" XP Pro
and I find it will not validate. I wonder why!

Is it possible to do a repair and change the product key with my own copy of
XP Pro and not lose all programs?

I would not like to loose all information by doing a clean install.

Any help would be appreciated.

If you are trying to install a WinXP Service Pack and getting the
following:

The Product Key Used to Install Windows Is Invalid
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q326904

You need to purchase and a _legitimate_ retail or OEM full license
of WinXP Pro to perform a repair (a.k.a. in-place upgrade) installation,
using the new CDs and Product Keys.

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/directory/article.asp?ID=KB;EN-US;Q315341


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