Windows Licence Locked by Registry?

[Vista]

Hi.
I want to change my XP licence key. I've tried Jellybean key-changer,
but it won't allow me to change it. I vaguely remember changing a value
in the registry a long time back that effectively locked this. Can
anyone throw any light on what value I might have to change back to
allow the change?

Thanks,

Vista

 

[Shenan Stanley]

I want to change my XP licence key. I've tried Jellybean
key-changer, but it won't allow me to change it. I vaguely remember
changing a value in the registry a long time back that effectively
locked this.
Really?

Can anyone throw any light on what value I might have
to change back to allow the change?

No... Google search - but I personally know of NO such value.

Why do you want to change your XP License key?
Is 'want' the proper word?

The Genuine Advantage Product Key Update Tool is only valid for
users attempting to change their current non-genuine Product Key
to a genuine COA sticker or genuine Product Key - all without a
reinstall!

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=50346&clcid=0x409

 

[Kelly]

This process works every time!
http://www.petri.co.il/change_the_serial_in_windows_xp.htm

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[Vista]

No... Google search - but I personally know of NO such value.

Why do you want to change your XP License key?
Is 'want' the proper word?

The Genuine Advantage Product Key Update Tool is only valid for
users attempting to change their current non-genuine Product Key
to a genuine COA sticker or genuine Product Key - all without a
reinstall!

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=50346&clcid=0x409

Thanks. The prog at the link successfully changed the product key, but
now leaves my system "un-activated". It wouldn't verify online and I'll
be damned if I'm gonna call them. I tried replacing the wpa.dbl (in
sys32) with my old one (as suggested in some forums), but no luck.

Vi.

 

[Shenan Stanley]

Thanks. The prog at the link successfully changed the product key,
but now leaves my system "un-activated". It wouldn't verify online
and I'll be damned if I'm gonna call them. I tried replacing the
wpa.dbl (in sys32) with my old one (as suggested in some forums),
but no luck.

The call is automated.
Lots of stuff to enter/write down - but you will usually never speak to an
actual person and if you do not activate - what you just did is for nothing.
It BASICALLY means that the license you are using (product key actually) has
been used inthe last 180 days (activated actually.) Activating by phone is
the choice you want to make.

 

[Vista]

The call is automated.
Lots of stuff to enter/write down - but you will usually never speak to an
actual person and if you do not activate - what you just did is for nothing.
It BASICALLY means that the license you are using (product key actually) has
been used inthe last 180 days (activated actually.) Activating by phone is
the choice you want to make.

OK, will give it a try and report back.

Vi