Invalid Volume License

[Guest]

I obtained my Windows XP Pro CD from a volume license at my last company.
For three years, I worked at my home. Now that I no longer am employed with
the company, MS says my copy is not valid for upgrades. I purchased a new
Win XP Pro CD with a valid COA and Key. The problem is that I have over 100
programs loaded on this computer and don't want to necessarily do a clean
install of Windows again. Is there a method where I can modify the registry
and insert the new CD key and validate my installation?

 

[Alias]

How about a Repair install?

Alias

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

You'll need a "Full Version" of Windows XP Professional,
then proceed with a "Repair Install" using the new CD and
Product Key. You cannot simply change the Product Key
in the registry because the original installation was performed
using a volume licensed version of Windows XP.

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

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

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| I obtained my Windows XP Pro CD from a volume license at my last company.
| For three years, I worked at my home. Now that I no longer am employed with
| the company, MS says my copy is not valid for upgrades. I purchased a new
| Win XP Pro CD with a valid COA and Key. The problem is that I have over 100
| programs loaded on this computer and don't want to necessarily do a clean
| install of Windows again. Is there a method where I can modify the registry
| and insert the new CD key and validate my installation?
| --
| Mike

 

[Harry Ohrn]

Check here for How To Run A Repair Install
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm

 

[Michael Stevens]

I obtained my Windows XP Pro CD from a volume license at my last company.
For three years, I worked at my home. Now that I no longer am employed
with
the company, MS says my copy is not valid for upgrades. I purchased a new
Win XP Pro CD with a valid COA and Key. The problem is that I have over
100
programs loaded on this computer and don't want to necessarily do a clean
install of Windows again. Is there a method where I can modify the
registry
and insert the new CD key and validate my installation?

You have several options.
Click on the link below, or copy and paste the link into the address box
if using the web based newsgroup.
I need to change my XP Product KEY #18 on the FAQ list
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/xpfaq.html
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Michael Stevens MS-MVP XP
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http://www.michaelstevenstech.com
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