Changing the product key

[Guest]

I see this question has been asked many times before installing SP1. I have a
situation so I am here. Windows XP Service Pack 2.

We have a computer which seem to be installed with illegal Windows xp SP2
product key ( Microsoft validation fails. maybe a leaked OEM key too). We
have volume license key and need help in changing to it. I read posts which
says product key can be changed only for volume license.

We have plenty of configurations made to system and would like to try any
other option before a clean install. How do we identify and change the key ?
Will a repair install do the trick ?
Any other options ?

 

[ByTor]

I see this question has been asked many times before installing SP1. I have a
situation so I am here. Windows XP Service Pack 2.

We have a computer which seem to be installed with illegal Windows xp SP2
product key ( Microsoft validation fails. maybe a leaked OEM key too). We
have volume license key and need help in changing to it. I read posts which
says product key can be changed only for volume license.

We have plenty of configurations made to system and would like to try any
other option before a clean install. How do we identify and change the key ?
Will a repair install do the trick ?
Any other options ?

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q328874
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Prince By-Tor takes the cavern to the north light
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[Bruce Chambers]

I see this question has been asked many times before installing SP1. I have a
situation so I am here. Windows XP Service Pack 2.

We have a computer which seem to be installed with illegal Windows xp SP2
product key ( Microsoft validation fails. maybe a leaked OEM key too). We
have volume license key and need help in changing to it. I read posts which
says product key can be changed only for volume license.

That's correct.

We have plenty of configurations made to system and would like to try any
other option before a clean install. How do we identify and change the key ?
Will a repair install do the trick ?

Yes. Performing a repair installation with the legitimate installation
CD will allow you to enter the legitimate Product Key, and preserve most
of the settings and applications. Any subsequent service packs and/or
hotfixes will need to be reinstalled, though.




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Bruce Chambers

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