Change keys?

Guest · Jan 26, 2006

When i started out with Windows XP i hade A VPK key (volume pass key) now
that its been cancelled i purchesed another key , how do i change the keys? i
can t up date and i ve been searching for the past hour and still have no
luck.

Jupiter Jones [MVP] · Jan 26, 2006

As long as the new key is also a Volume License key:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=328874

If the keys are not the same type, that procedure will not work and a Repair
Installation is needed to change the key:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/repaxp.htm

Also see:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/invalpk.htm

Change keys?

Guest

Jupiter Jones [MVP]