changing XP CD Key

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alc101ma

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Hi Guys,

I have a legit XP cd key... but when I reformatted and reinstalled I accidentally used what I assume is a leaked corporate key (lost my cd, used a cd from a buddy which had this key written on it). I am now trying to change my cd key to my legit version but am having trouble. I tried the first method outlined here:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q328874

But when I get to the step of typing in the new key, it only lets you type in a product code with numbers only! The key I have has letters as well. The only thing I can think of at this point is doing another reinstall :(

Anyone know of any ideas? Thanks in advance.
 
If you google for programs to change xp cdkey...

Best of luck...thats the easiest way. Another way would be to look further in Microsofts website to change the key. Other than that, reinstall.
 
If you used a corporate/volume cd and key...then the key you change it to must also be a corporate/volume key.

There are three types of licensing schemes: Retail, OEM, Volume. Retail keys will not work on Volume installs.
 
Doh! Thanks Fark that appears to be my problem :( I tried a lil tool and that did not work as well. Argh, at least I've only had this build for a couple weeks.

I keep my key in a text file on a secondary drive so it's always there even if I wipe the main drive. But stupid me, forgot to write it down on a piece of paper before I reformatted last time! :mad:
 
alc101ma said:
Hi Guys,

I have a legit XP cd key... but when I reformatted and reinstalled I accidentally used what I assume is a leaked corporate key (lost my cd, used a cd from a buddy which had this key written on it). I am now trying to change my cd key to my legit version but am having trouble. I tried the first method outlined here:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q328874

But when I get to the step of typing in the new key, it only lets you type in a product code with numbers only! The key I have has letters as well. The only thing I can think of at this point is doing another reinstall :(

Anyone know of any ideas? Thanks in advance.
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The product code and product-key are different things, I think the the code is the *other* number that's on the little label thing.
 
Is there any known method to modify a CD to accept Volume Licensing/OEM/Retail keys ?

It could be useful for those who loose their CDs and change it to the version they needs.
 
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