Changing activation key

[dporrelli]

I had to install XP under a bit of pressure and used the wrong activation key,one which will not allow updates. I now have a valid key.I know there is a way to change the key, but can't remember how. Can some1 please help.

Thanx

 

[GrowingHaze]

You can call Microsoft, they will help if you are telling the truth

-Growing Haze

 

[bcastner]

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/scripts/desktop/activate/dmwavb01.mspx

 

[bcastner]

Also, that script is precompiled in this utility:

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

 

[computerguy]

Here is a website that explains very well how to change the product key. I've used this procedure before and it worked great.

http://labmice.techtarget.com/windowsxp/articles/changeID.htm

Hope this helps