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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows XP => Topic started by: davecabezo on March 28, 2009, 06:02:26 AM

Title: Xp Pro Validation
Post by: davecabezo on March 28, 2009, 06:02:26 AM
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
Title: Re: Xp Pro Validation
Post by: Carbon Dudeoxide on March 28, 2009, 06:05:15 AM
Why can't you use your original Windows key?
Title: Re: Xp Pro Validation
Post by: davecabezo on March 28, 2009, 06:18:43 AM
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

Title: Re: Xp Pro Validation
Post by: Dias de verano on March 28, 2009, 06:45:34 AM
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.



Title: Re: Xp Pro Validation
Post by: Carbon Dudeoxide on March 28, 2009, 06:55:13 AM
Took the words right out of my mouth, Dias. ;)
Title: Re: Xp Pro Validation
Post by: davecabezo on March 28, 2009, 12:23:35 PM
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
Title: Re: Xp Pro Validation
Post by: Mulreay on March 28, 2009, 02:13:58 PM
Cool come back Dave..