RE: Change XP key for valid key
- From: "Jonybrv" <Jonybrv@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2005 22:03:01 -0700
Such a method is not a recommended one. To get the benefit of a retail XP
pro, perform a clean install. If you are helping your friend to keep the
files intact, back them up.
When you have a valid copy why do you still want to have the other one.
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JonyBrv
"Pemo" wrote:
> A friend has a pre-loaded installation of XP Prof, but it appears it may be
> invalid.
>
> She has bought a retail version of XP Prof. I seem to recall seeing here
> (or similar MS newsgroup) and MVP making reference to a utility or method of
> changing the the key to the valid one to avoid uninstalling the suspect XP
> and clean installing the legitimate version.
>
> Ideas? Pointers?
>
> TIA
>
> Pemo
>
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