Re: I want to legitimise my XP

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If you have the original and/or geniune XP discs It should not be a problem
to you. How do you BACK UP the product verification outside your hard disc -
eg if you replace your hard disc is the info on that or your BIOS ?
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GrrMeister (UK)


"GrrMeister" wrote:

I recently had a similar situation occur and used the phone in to validate
option. Microsoft were very helpful and after a few minutes was up and
running 100% legal.
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GrrMeister (UK)


"Tim" wrote:

Check out this site:
http://searchwinsystems.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid68_gci1109890,00.html?int=off&Offer=WSYLBxptip

They explain how to change your product key without re-installing: Note:
you do have to modify the registry, and call MS support.

Tim

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:C7A674E9-C6E3-40E2-9A0A-48289747910E@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
If you are getting the following error message when attempting to update:

Error Message: The Product Key Used to Install Windows Is Invalid
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326904&Product=winxp

You'll have to purchase a new "Full Version" of Windows XP Professional
and perform a "Repair Install" using the new Windows XP Pro CD and Product
Key
that comes with it. (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


"Hogweed" wrote:

Some time ago, I bought a used computer, and now believe the licence key
to
be some kind of cracked version. I'd like to buy a genuine key and
validate
it properly etc, but if I do, is there any way of installing the key
without
completely reinstalling XP etc? I REALLY don't want to have to do that,
as I
have so much stuff on the machine.

Thanks





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