restoring sp2 from sp3

[Dan]

It's delicate but I've lost the registration key of my sp2.
After installing sp3 I have been asked for the key within 30 days. As I'm in
the last week and still not found the key, the only options seem to be either
to buy another license or to revert to my sp2 status. This last possibility
can be achieved through "restore points" ?

Thanks

DAN

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and
e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada. Go to
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select Windows XP
| select Windows XP Service Pack 3

 

[JS]

I'm not certain to why it's asking you to activate but...
Here are four utilities, all of which will display your XP product key
if it's still there:
Belarc Advisor: http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
(It does a good job of providing a wealth of information.)

Also:
http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml
and: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html
and RockXP: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4138.html which has additional
features

Note: Also check the side of your PC case or bottom of the laptop for the
OEM key code. If there is a sticker with the code it will most likely not
match what is displayed by the utilities mentioned above as OEMs such as
Dell use an internal key code when they build your PC.

The key code on the sticker is for use with your Windows CD that hopefully
came with your PC.

JS
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