[trumpetman51]

Is there some way to change the Windows XP Pro Product Key? Please advise......

 

[Flail128]

http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml

 

[mad-martin]

why would you want to change the product key?
unless... you have a pirated version, in which case we can't help you

 

[trumpetman51]

I lost the packaging that contained my product key during moving and I had not written it down anywhere. Recently, my computer started doing some strange thngs and I was told that I must re-install Windows XP. I have the CD but not the Product Key......didn't you ever hear of anything like this happening to anyone?

 

[MrBillPro]

Well, you will find that this is a great board lots of good folks here but then again you seem to have a few vultures that just sit waiting to see a post on the "windows product key" then before even getting any info on why they just jump in there and become Judge, Jury, and Executioner, just have to let it go in one ear and out your well you know, sounds like you have reason and yes I have an original version of windows 95 I bought long ago and I am clueless to where the product key is but not really concerned anymore if I find it fine.
Take Care Mr. Bill

 

[Dan O]

"Is there some way to change the Windows XP Pro Product Key?"

Does sound like your hacking. If you need your product code use the Magical Jelly as suggested.

 

[trumpetman51]

For your information Dan O, I am not hacking. I genuinely lost my product key and my Windows starts but the "magic bean" doesn't help me because everything on the screen that is supposed to be letters or numbers is weird "signs" or, in other words gibberish, and unreadable.

 

[MrBillPro]

trumpetman51
Check your private messages!!

 

[trumpetman51]

got it.....I have emailed you

 

[Dan O]

Maybe this will help: http://techrepublic.com.com/5100-6270-5034890.html

 

[dotytech]

Dan-O.... YUP, this does work like a champ... I found this while trying to Upgrade a Win2K installation using a Full XP version.. DOH, dammit if you don't need the Upgrade! Yep, they won't let you upgrade Win2k to XP Pro unless you have the upgrade CD. So, since we purchased 15 copies of full, I simply used an upgrade CD and went around changing the Product Keys to the new ones that were on our CD sets... Tideous, yes, but worth it not having to reinstall all software and user settings...

This is if you OWN XP PRO.... When you get to the point of calling Microsoft, press 0, then # and you'll get to a person instead of having to speak to a voice recorded operator (cool, but long).

Click Start, and then click Run.
In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
In the left pane, locate and then click the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\Current Version\WPAEvents

In the right pane, right-click OOBETimer, and then click Modify.
Change at least one digit of this value to deactivate Windows.
Click Start, and then click Run.
In the Open box, type the following command, and then click OK.
%systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a

Click Yes, I want to telephone a customer service representative to activate Windows, and then click Next.
Click Change Product key.
Type the new product key in the New key boxes, and then click Update.

 

[Dan O]

Dotytech,

WOW, nice job figuring it out and thanks for sharing it.

 

[Guest]

unfortunatly you will need a new product key to reinstall win xp your old one will work on your machine only once youve entered it. you might be able to do an upgrade install with the old product key if its the same computer - i have a vol license key for my xp which means i can install it over and over and on different machines e-mail me at [email protected] - maybe i can help

 

[Cris_Cr0ss]

so suppose i tossed this computer your saying i cant install xp on another computer with the same key? Because if so this is f*kin BS, I am not SPENDING another 300$ on a friggen OS. EVEN ThOUGH I NEED ONE.