Changing Windows XP Activation Key

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I can't seem to change my WPA key, no matter what I do. I've tried the method
listed in Microsoft's knowledge base but still no luck. I have the OEM
version of XP Home but I accidentally used the wrong cd(I have a Dell and
Gateway version).
 
Hi,

Unless you are using a volume license version, the only way to change the
product key is a repair installation.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
Using your new Windows XP CD, and the Product Key
that came with it, perform a "repair install".

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

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| I can't seem to change my WPA key, no matter what I do. I've tried the method
| listed in Microsoft's knowledge base but still no luck. I have the OEM
| version of XP Home but I accidentally used the wrong cd(I have a Dell and
| Gateway version).
 
There is no alternative way!

Using your new Windows XP CD, and the Product Key
that came with it, perform a "repair install".

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

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| Is there any alternative way? I tried using Rock XP but that doesn't work
| either.
 
Already gave you that answer. Unless you are changing a volume license key,
the only way to change it is to do a repair installation.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
HELLLP! said:
I can't seem to change my WPA key, no matter what I do. I've tried the method
listed in Microsoft's knowledge base but still no luck. I have the OEM
version of XP Home but I accidentally used the wrong cd(I have a Dell and
Gateway version).
Click to expand...


The method described in the referenced KB Article applies only to
Volume Licensed installations.

You need to use your _legitimate_ copy of WinXP Pro to perform a
repair (a.k.a. in-place upgrade) installation, using your original CD
and Product Key.

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/directory/article.asp?ID=KB;EN-US;Q315341


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Harry said:
Not all OEM versions are created equally <G>

You can try Keyfinder http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml
Install and run then select Options->Change Key. However failing this your
option is a Repair Install which should be quite painless.
Click to expand...
Harry, that 'keyfinder' itself has some problems. I tried
entering the Product Key which Microsoft had accepted,
in validating my use of the recent Windows Update
monitoring, and *keyfinder* (not Microsoft Activation)
would not accept it.
 
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