Changing XP serial number?

[neil]

You can use Magic Jellybean to change your key
http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml

but you need to have a valid license key for the version of windows
installed. ( Home, Pro OEM etc)

Neil

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

You'll have to perform a 'Repair' install of XP to change the PK. Please
have a look at the following article by Michael Stevens:

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

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Will Denny
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[Zilla]

I bought a used WinXP PC from someone. When I try
to run a Windows Update, it says that the OS is invalid.
How can I change the serial number for WinXP to a valid
one (I have a valid license) withouth re-installing or doing
any type of recovery? Thanks!

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

If you are getting the following error message when attempting to update:

Error Message: The Product Key Used to Install Windows Is Invalid
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326904&Product=winxp

You'll have to purchase a new "Full Version" of Windows XP Professional
and perform a "Repair Install" using the new Windows XP Pro CD and Product Key
that comes with it. (You cannot simply change the Product Key)

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

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
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| I bought a used WinXP PC from someone. When I try
| to run a Windows Update, it says that the OS is invalid.
| How can I change the serial number for WinXP to a valid
| one (I have a valid license) withouth re-installing or doing
| any type of recovery? Thanks!
|
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| - Zilla
| Cary, NC USA

 

[Michael Stevens]

In

I bought a used WinXP PC from someone. When I try
to run a Windows Update, it says that the OS is invalid.
How can I change the serial number for WinXP to a valid
one (I have a valid license) withouth re-installing or doing
any type of recovery? Thanks!

I need to change my XP Product KEY #18 on the FAQ list
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/xpfaq.html
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[Bruce Chambers]

I bought a used WinXP PC from someone. When I try
to run a Windows Update, it says that the OS is invalid.
How can I change the serial number for WinXP to a valid
one (I have a valid license) withouth re-installing or doing
any type of recovery? Thanks!

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

You should also report whomever sold you this license to your local
law enforcement agencies; you've been defrauded.


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Bruce Chambers

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