Product Key Dupluction

[Amanda]

I have about 12 systems with Windows XP Pro and I have 12
Product Keys for those systems. By mistake all 12 systems
share 1 Product Key. Is there a way that I can change the
Product Key without re-instaling?

 

[Andrei]

1. Run system restore in your current version of XP to create a new
checkpoint in case you need it.

2. Run regedit and go to:
HKey_Local_Machine\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\Current Version\WPAEvents,
on the right double click on "oobetimer" and change at least one digit of
this value to deactivate windows.

3. Choose run from start menu and type in this command: <
%systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a > to get the activation screen and
activate your Windows with a new key.

Enjoy!
Andrei.

 

[Harry Ohrn]

Take this link http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm and scroll to
bottom of page. Download the app to a floppy. When you run it your current
Product Key is displayed. Select Options->Change Key and you can change the
key. Reboot when finished.