Re: Change Product Key Without Reinstall

You'll need to perform a "Repair Install" using the new
and legal Windows XP Pro CD and Product Key. You cannot
simply change the Product Key.

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
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"McMark" wrote:

| Hi all,
| i'm Italian and i have a question about Xp Pro OEM License.
| i've read this article
| http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q328874#toc
| But it not says if it function with OEM installation...
| i must to change the product key and activate a new license on an illegal XP
| Pro installation without reistall all... :(
|
| someone can help me for this problem????
|
| Best regards from Italy
|
| McMark

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