Activating Windows XP

[ajwaller]

Hi,
I originally bought my PC about 6 years ago, and it came preinstalled with
Windows XP. I've recently updated this with the service pack 3, in order for
me to be able to use I Tunes. Having done this, it is now asking me to
activate my windows. I have called the support line and typed in the number,
which then asks me to change the product key. To do this, i need the product
id number, but there is no certificate number on my pc, and i have misplaced
the original disk in the last 6 years. The support site says to speak to the
manufacturer, but i have no idea who this is as there is no make or model
number on my pc tower. Any ideas what i can do, because at the moment my pc
is just a grey box taking up room!

 

[Randem]

Unless you find your activation code or purchase a new one you are done
for...

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[Mick Murphy]

http://www.gtopala.com/siw-download.html

Install the SIW standalone(with the green icon)

When you do, click on Licences on the left-hand column.
It will give you your Product Key.

 

[Alan]

Hello Mick,

If the OP uses SIW, Belarc, Magical Jelly Bean, etc., the Product Key that
comes up will most likely be that of the OEM installation.

I really don't know the answer, but can XP Activation be successfully
accomplished by using an OEM image Product Key, rather than the unique
number that's generally affixed to the actual PC by the manufacturer?

Alan

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

=> See Carey's replies in this thread:
http://groups.google.com/group/micr..._frm/thread/1816df4139ddaf6b/87a86ff5a5d52407

=> See the section "Workaround for error code 0x80004005" in
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/914232

=> 1. Download and install the WGA Diagnostic Tool
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=56062

2. After running the WGA Diagnostic Tool, click on the "Windows" tab and
then click on "Copy to Clipboard".

3. Next, visit the following website and create a post in the "WGA
Validation Problems" forum and paste the results of the WGA Diagnostic Data
in a detailed post:
http://forums.community.microsoft.com/en-US/genuinewindowsxp/threads/

4. A WGA troubleshooting specialist will analyze the data and recommend
an appropriate solution.

=> See
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/howtotell/default.aspx?displaylang=en

=> Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and
e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada. Go to
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select "Windows
XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"