Convert CD Key to Registry Product Key

[Guest]

I have 4 compaq deskpro PC's that came with XP Pro. There are stickers on
the computers with the XP CD keys.

I want to take those keys and convert them to product ID's to replace the
current one on the registry.

Any ideas how to do this?

The current product ID in the registry is from my companys windows image NOT
the actual one on the PC's. The company is giving these to employees now and
does not want their VL key to be left on the PC's.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Windows Product Key Update Tool Instructions
http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/selfhelp/PKUInstructions.aspx

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User

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I have 4 compaq deskpro PC's that came with XP Pro. There are stickers on
the computers with the XP CD keys.

I want to take those keys and convert them to product ID's to replace the
current one on the registry.

Any ideas how to do this?

The current product ID in the registry is from my companys windows image NOT
the actual one on the PC's. The company is giving these to employees now and
does not want their VL key to be left on the PC's.

 

[GreenieLeBrun]

I have 4 compaq deskpro PC's that came with XP Pro. There are
stickers on the computers with the XP CD keys.

I want to take those keys and convert them to product ID's to replace
the current one on the registry.

Any ideas how to do this?

The current product ID in the registry is from my companys windows
image NOT the actual one on the PC's. The company is giving these to
employees now and does not want their VL key to be left on the PC's.

Look at the answers in the other news groups that you have posted the same
question to. Cross post do not multi-post.

 

[pjp]

Windows Product Key Update Tool Instructions
http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/selfhelp/PKUInstructions.aspx

Yea, might work if willing to tolerate MS wanting info and no surety that if
the key you try to change to is deemed perhaps invalid they'll hose your
system for you.

 

[Guest]

THis was so nice and easy. Thanks Tons!!! You deserve a free dinner at
Outbacksteak house!!!