How to change product key in XP with no re-install.:

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JULY 17 2002

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If you are like many of the warez community then you probably are having
trouble installing windows SP1
because the cd key that you used is now banned but never fear you can now
generate your own working corp key and install the Corp version without a
problem


How to change product key in XP with no re-install.:


1. Run regedit and go to:
HKey_Local_Machine\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\Current Version\WPAEvents,in
the right pane double click on "oobetimer" and change at least one digit of
this value. This will deactivate windows. Exit regedit.


2. Choose run from start menu and type in this command:
'%systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a'
or
'oobe/msoobe /a'

to get the activation screen. Then You want to Activate by phone so Click on
Activate by phone. Click Next.

3. In the new screen choose the option to change product key, and type in
the new product key (Corporate one only). You cannot use the FCKGW key. Only
a new one that you have generated then....no need to click next

Do not click Update.

If you do its ok.. but you didnt need to ... you now should reboot and be
done so just close that window, and reboot your system

4. Once rebooted check to make sure that your activated..


5. Enter the command in step 2 again for the second time to verify your
activation , you should see "Windows Is Already Activated".

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