Change product key

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Mark

I have a pirated version of windows XP on my laptop. I
just purchase Windows XP. Do I have to reinstall XP to
update the product key or can I just replace the product
key? If I have to reinstall XP will I have to reinstall
all my applications?

Thanks,
Mark
 
Mark said:
I have a pirated version of windows XP on my laptop. I
just purchase Windows XP. Do I have to reinstall XP to
update the product key or can I just replace the product
key? If I have to reinstall XP will I have to reinstall
all my applications?
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Unless you bought the corporate edition, you will likely have to reinstall..
everything.
 
Hi Joseph -

Could you give more details on what you mean by
an "inplace upgrade"?

Thanks,
Mark
 
Mark said:
I have a pirated version of windows XP on my laptop. I
just purchase Windows XP. Do I have to reinstall XP to
update the product key or can I just replace the product
key? If I have to reinstall XP will I have to reinstall
all my applications?

Thanks,
Mark
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You will need the retail pro version to change the key without formatting.
Click on the link below, or copy and paste the link into the address box.
I need to change my CD KEY
http://michaelstevenstech.com/xpfaq.html#need2
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