Re: Re-install XP w/SP2

Tim L wrote:
Hi group,

First, I have lost my Product key for XP Pro with service pack 2. I
see there are others who have done the same but there are suggestions
I will be trying over the next few days. The reason I am looking for
the key is because the workstation I built two years ago needs a new
hard drive. The workstation works OK, it has a few issues, the main
thing is that I need to go from the current 200 gig drive to a 500
gig drive. Because of the 'few issues' I want to start with a clean
install.

My current workstation is registered with MicroSoft and I have the
Auto Update feature turned on. So the question is this: When I
format and install Windows onto the new hard drive will MicroSoft
think I am trying to install the license on two machines (the 200 gig
drive is destined to become a data only drive)? If so, can you point
me to the 'how to' instructions for what I am about to do?

I hope to get lots of replies to this. Threads are great for getting
to the appropriate information. For me trying to wade through the
news groups and Knowledge base is a little like trying to find a
couple of specific pieces of information at the Nation Archive. Any
and all help will be greatly appreciated.

BTW - I am going to try and use the link I found in this new group

Retrieve your Windows XP CD key
http://michaelstevenstech.com/ViewKeyXP.htm

To try and retrieve the key, does anyone else have a suggestion?

Don't format and re-install. Simply clone your exiting hard drive to the
larger one. Your disk manufacturer should have free software at his site to
do this.

The cloned drive should then boot with no problem.


.

Relevant Pages

  • Re-install XP w/SP2
    ... because the workstation I built two years ago needs a new hard drive. ... install Windows onto the new hard drive will MicroSoft think I am trying to ... For me trying to wade through the news groups and ... To try and retrieve the key, does anyone else have a suggestion? ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • Re: Re-install XP w/SP2
    ... If online activation doesnt work, ... because the workstation I built two years ago needs a new hard drive. ... issues' I want to start with a clean install. ... To try and retrieve the key, does anyone else have a suggestion? ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • Re: Setup client computer over RDP connection? Or how?
    ... Default a fresh install doesn't have RD enabled, so you can't RD to it. ... I can log onto the client computer using the admin account, ... Log into the workstation over RDP, ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.server.sbs)
  • Re: Client machine problems after join of SMB2003 domain
    ... the usual process for joining a workstation to the domain is: ... disjoined the client machines from Domain1 and joined them to Domain2. ... I tried to install an update to Nero 7 and got 66 ... tried to isntall as local admin and when that failed as ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.server.sbs)
  • Re: Question on XP network security
    ... the user has administrator rights. ... >necessary privileges on his/her own workstation, ... have you considered using SMS to install apps remotely? ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)