changing the license key to new product key

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chuck in fla

how do i do this? is there an easy way?

have installed the xp pro beta and now have purchased the
full licensed version with a new license key, do i have
to reinstall the os or can i change just the key? how?

thanks in advance for any and all help.

chuck
 
Chuck;
A Repair Installation should do it.
Repair Installation:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_repair_install.htm
Windows Updates will need to be reinstalled.
Data should be safe, back-up important data just in case.
Install Service Pack first and by itself.
Then install ALL Critical Updates no more than 4 at a time,

Disconnect the network/modem cable before starting repair and do NOT
reconnect the cable until repair is completed and firewall is
installed/enabled.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673
 
Jupiter Jones [MVP] rambled on in microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers:
Chuck;
A Repair Installation should do it.
Repair Installation:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_repair_install.htm
Windows Updates will need to be reinstalled.
Data should be safe, back-up important data just in case.
Install Service Pack first and by itself.
Then install ALL Critical Updates no more than 4 at a time,

Disconnect the network/modem cable before starting repair and do NOT
reconnect the cable until repair is completed and firewall is
installed/enabled.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673
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http://home.planet.nl/~brainwave01/changekey.htm
 
That utility will not work in this case.
The versions of Windows XP need to be identical for those utilities to
work.
These versions are not even close.
 
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