Xp Pro Validation

[davecabezo]

Hi,
I'm having problems re validation. About a year ago I had a HD failure and sent my computer to the local computer shop. They installed a new HD and reinstalled most of my programs. Recently I got a message that my XP was not genuine and I've realised that the shop did not ask for my XP Pro update disk, so it is their version which is not legit. I tried to repair with my XP Disk but was informed that the copy on the computer was newer than on the disk and if I continued I would lose programs and files. I don't want to lose programs if possible as some I cannot replace.
I've tried various Key changer programs and KeyGens without success any help would be appreciated.

Dave

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Why can't you use your original Windows key?

[davecabezo]

I tried to install my Widows key with a program called RockXP4.exe but it won't change to my valid key.
Many thanks for your reply, hope you can help further

Dave

[Dias de verano]

Why can't you use your original Windows key?

RockXP4 is a crack tool. Against CH policy. Some versions around on the net have trojans. The only advice the OP should get about keygens and key changers is: DON'T USE THEM.

To get valid you must reinstall XP from your licensed media. Or contact Microsoft if you really do have a genuine licensed install disk. Unless you do this, you'll have to reinstall. If you don't have the install files for the programs already installed, you'll lose them.

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Took the words right out of my mouth, Dias.

[davecabezo]

Hi Folks,
My problem has been solved, I like everyone else on here did not know that Microsoft has a Product Key Update tool, the very thing that I've been trying to get, as you know I've tried 3rd party and none worked but for your future reference the product key update tool is here and works a treat. http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/selfhelp/PKUInstructions.aspx

Luckily I found the tool before I embarked on the suggestions posted.

Regards,

Dave

[Mulreay]

Cool come back Dave..