Changing XP Serial Number

[Guest]

Hi,

Does anyone know hot to change the serial number of Windows XP proffesional
once it is installed. I've tried the instructions located here:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q328874

But they don't seem to work - changing the registry value has no effect and
it just goes back to it's previous value on the next reboot. Thanks.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

If you have a "Full Version" of Windows XP
Professional, you could use the following utility
program to simply change the Product Key:

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



--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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| Hi,
|
| Does anyone know hot to change the serial number of Windows XP proffesional
| once it is installed. I've tried the instructions located here:
|
| http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q328874
|
| But they don't seem to work - changing the registry value has no effect and
| it just goes back to it's previous value on the next reboot. Thanks.

 

[Guest]

Cheers Carey, that's done the job.