Re: registering a bootleg copy of XP ?

[Kelly]

How to Change the Product ID in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;321636

Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q315341



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"Dave Moore" > wrote in message
...
> Hello,
> I acquired a computer awhile back, and low and behold,
> after I installed the windows update CD, I found that
> I am now being asked to register the copy in 30 days.
>
> After doing a bit of research, I think I have verified that
> the OS was bootlegged.
>
> Ok, here's the question.
> I want to license the copy with a valid key,
> only, I have a lot of programs installed, and I really
> don't want to have to reinstall all of these programs.
>
> Is there a way I can simply purchase the key and
> use it to validate the copy of XP that I already have
> running?
>
> Thanks
> Dave Moore
>
>

[DB.]

> "Dave Moore" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hello,
>> I acquired a computer awhile back, and low and behold,
>> after I installed the windows update CD, I found that
>> I am now being asked to register the copy in 30 days.
>>
>> After doing a bit of research, I think I have verified that
>> the OS was bootlegged.
>>
>> Ok, here's the question.
>> I want to license the copy with a valid key,
>> only, I have a lot of programs installed, and I really
>> don't want to have to reinstall all of these programs.
>>
>> Is there a way I can simply purchase the key and
>> use it to validate the copy of XP that I already have
>> running?
>>
>> Thanks
>> Dave Moore



"Kelly" > wrote in message
...
> How to Change the Product ID in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;321636
>
> Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q315341
> --
> All the Best,
> Kelly


I'm getting "Article no longer available" on the first of those URLs.
Has M$ had second thoughts on revealing that info, I wonder?

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DB.

[kurttrail]

Dave Moore wrote:

> Hello,
> I acquired a computer awhile back, and low and behold,
> after I installed the windows update CD, I found that
> I am now being asked to register the copy in 30 days.
>
> After doing a bit of research, I think I have verified that
> the OS was bootlegged.
>
> Ok, here's the question.
> I want to license the copy with a valid key,
> only, I have a lot of programs installed, and I really
> don't want to have to reinstall all of these programs.
>
> Is there a way I can simply purchase the key and
> use it to validate the copy of XP that I already have
> running?

Yeah, but plan on having to do a clean install to get it to work.

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"Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei!"

[David Candy]

1.. Click Start, and then click Run.=20
2.. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.=20
3.. In the left pane, locate and then click the following registry =
key:=20
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\Cu rrent =
Version\WPAEvents

4.. In the right pane, right-click OOBETimer, and then click Modify.=20
5.. Change at least one digit of this value to deactivate Windows.=20
6.. Click Start, and then click Run.=20
7.. In the Open box, type the following command, and then click OK.=20
%systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a

8.. Click Yes, I want to telephone a customer service representative =
to activate Windows, and then click Next.=20
9.. Click Change Product key.=20
10.. Type the new product key in the New key boxes, and then click =
Update.

If you are returned to the previous window, click Remind me later, and =
then restart the computer.=20
11.. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to verify that Windows is activated. You =
receive the following message:=20
Windows is already activated. Click OK to exit.=20

12.. Click OK.=20
13.. Install SP1 for Windows XP.=20

If you cannot restart Windows after you install SP1, press F8 when you =
restart the computer, select Last Known Good Configuration, and then =
repeat this procedure.=20

--=20
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And the band played ....
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"DB." > wrote in message =
...
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> > "Dave Moore" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> Hello,
> >> I acquired a computer awhile back, and low and behold,
> >> after I installed the windows update CD, I found that
> >> I am now being asked to register the copy in 30 days.
> >>
> >> After doing a bit of research, I think I have verified that
> >> the OS was bootlegged.
> >>
> >> Ok, here's the question.
> >> I want to license the copy with a valid key,
> >> only, I have a lot of programs installed, and I really
> >> don't want to have to reinstall all of these programs.
> >>
> >> Is there a way I can simply purchase the key and
> >> use it to validate the copy of XP that I already have
> >> running?
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >> Dave Moore
>=20
>=20
>=20
> "Kelly" > wrote in message=20
> ...
> > How to Change the Product ID in Windows XP
> > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;EN-US;321636
> >
> > Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP=20
> > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;en-us;Q315341
> > --=20
> > All the Best,
> > Kelly
>=20
>=20
> I'm getting "Article no longer available" on the first of those URLs.=20
> Has M$ had second thoughts on revealing that info, I wonder?
>=20
> --=20
> DB.
>=20
>=20
>=20
>=20
>

[DB.]

"DB." > wrote in message
...
>
>> "Dave Moore" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Hello,
>>> I acquired a computer awhile back, and low and behold,
>>> after I installed the windows update CD, I found that
>>> I am now being asked to register the copy in 30 days.
>>>
>>> After doing a bit of research, I think I have verified that
>>> the OS was bootlegged.
>>>
>>> Ok, here's the question.
>>> I want to license the copy with a valid key,
>>> only, I have a lot of programs installed, and I really
>>> don't want to have to reinstall all of these programs.
>>>
>>> Is there a way I can simply purchase the key and
>>> use it to validate the copy of XP that I already have
>>> running?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Dave Moore
>
>
>
> "Kelly" > wrote in message
> ...
>> How to Change the Product ID in Windows XP
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;321636
>>
>> Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q315341
>> --
>> All the Best,
>> Kelly
>
>
> I'm getting "Article no longer available" on the first of those URLs.
> Has M$ had second thoughts on revealing that info, I wonder?
>
> --
> DB.


Ah, yes! It now appears as:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q328874

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DB.

[NobodyMan]

On Mon, 24 May 2004 00:26:03 -0700, "Dave Moore"
> wrote:

>Hello,
> I acquired a computer awhile back, and low and behold,
>after I installed the windows update CD, I found that
> I am now being asked to register the copy in 30 days.
>
> After doing a bit of research, I think I have verified that
>the OS was bootlegged.
>
> Ok, here's the question.
>I want to license the copy with a valid key,
>only, I have a lot of programs installed, and I really
>don't want to have to reinstall all of these programs.
>
> Is there a way I can simply purchase the key and
>use it to validate the copy of XP that I already have
>running?
>
>Thanks
>Dave Moore
>

Others have given good advice; I just want to chime in and point out
that you don't have to "register" the OS, but you do have to
"activate" it. I think that's what you are really asking about.

Be careful with terminology as this affects the advice directly.

[Kelly]

True and good point.

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Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


"NobodyMan" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 24 May 2004 00:26:03 -0700, "Dave Moore"
> > wrote:
>
>>Hello,
>> I acquired a computer awhile back, and low and behold,
>>after I installed the windows update CD, I found that
>> I am now being asked to register the copy in 30 days.
>>
>> After doing a bit of research, I think I have verified that
>>the OS was bootlegged.
>>
>> Ok, here's the question.
>>I want to license the copy with a valid key,
>>only, I have a lot of programs installed, and I really
>>don't want to have to reinstall all of these programs.
>>
>> Is there a way I can simply purchase the key and
>>use it to validate the copy of XP that I already have
>>running?
>>
>>Thanks
>>Dave Moore
>>
>
> Others have given good advice; I just want to chime in and point out
> that you don't have to "register" the OS, but you do have to
> "activate" it. I think that's what you are really asking about.
>
> Be careful with terminology as this affects the advice directly.
>

[Dave Moore]

"NobodyMan" > wrote in message ...
: On Mon, 24 May 2004 00:26:03 -0700, "Dave Moore"
: > wrote:
:
: >Hello,
: > I acquired a computer awhile back, and low and behold,
: >after I installed the windows update CD, I found that
: > I am now being asked to register the copy in 30 days.
: >
: > After doing a bit of research, I think I have verified that
: >the OS was bootlegged.
: >
: > Ok, here's the question.
: >I want to license the copy with a valid key,
: >only, I have a lot of programs installed, and I really
: >don't want to have to reinstall all of these programs.
: >
: > Is there a way I can simply purchase the key and
: >use it to validate the copy of XP that I already have
: >running?
: >
: >Thanks
: >Dave Moore
: >
:
: Others have given good advice; I just want to chime in and point out
: that you don't have to "register" the OS, but you do have to
: "activate" it. I think that's what you are really asking about.
:
: Be careful with terminology as this affects the advice directly.

actually I said "validate" :-)

yes, *activate* is is apparently what I mean

[Dave Moore]

Oh I see, I did say "register" in the post title


"NobodyMan" > wrote in message ...
: On Mon, 24 May 2004 00:26:03 -0700, "Dave Moore"
: > wrote:
:
: >Hello,
: > I acquired a computer awhile back, and low and behold,
: >after I installed the windows update CD, I found that
: > I am now being asked to register the copy in 30 days.
: >
: > After doing a bit of research, I think I have verified that
: >the OS was bootlegged.
: >
: > Ok, here's the question.
: >I want to license the copy with a valid key,
: >only, I have a lot of programs installed, and I really
: >don't want to have to reinstall all of these programs.
: >
: > Is there a way I can simply purchase the key and
: >use it to validate the copy of XP that I already have
: >running?
: >
: >Thanks
: >Dave Moore
: >
:
: Others have given good advice; I just want to chime in and point out
: that you don't have to "register" the OS, but you do have to
: "activate" it. I think that's what you are really asking about.
:
: Be careful with terminology as this affects the advice directly.
: