XP license installed on several PC's

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A company I did some work for purchased a single license for an XP upgrade
and installed it on several computers. We are approaching the 30 day
registration cut-off and they need to purchase individual licenses for these
machines. How do I install the new product ID in these machines (without
reinstalling the entire OS from scratch) so when we go to register them they
will have the correct registration info?
TIA
 
As long as installed and new are identical, this link should work:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;328874

Otherwise a Repair Installation may be required:
Repair Installation:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_repair_install.htm
Windows Updates will need to be reinstalled.
Data should be safe, back-up important data just in case.
Install Service Pack first and by itself.
Then install ALL Critical Updates no more than 4 at a time,

Disconnect the network/modem cable before starting repair and do NOT
reconnect the cable until repair is completed and firewall is
installed/enabled.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673
 
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