Re: cd key

From: Roberto (robertoa26@hotmail.com)
Date: 02/19/03


From: "Roberto" <robertoa26@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 08:08:57 -0800


Jupiter,
It turns out I do have a pirated copy, so do you think I
can do a repair install and change the cd key of my
pirated copy, or do I have to purchase a new xp pro disk?
The new disk will come with its own valid cd key, right?
Thank you so much for your help it is greatly appreciated.
>-----Original Message-----
>Roberto;
>The exact method used to change the key varies with the
combination of
>Windows XP involved.
>There are different fixes for each and on fix will not
work with the
>other.
>Does it fit this:
>http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-
us;Q326904
>If it does, you most likely have a pirated Windows XP Pro.
>Purchase Windows XP Pro (Home will not work) and perform
a Repair
>Installation using the new valid key:
>http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_repair_install.htm
>
>If this is not your situation, post back with the exact
version of
>installed and purchased Windows XP.
>(Volume License, Retail, OEM etc)
>
>--
>Jupiter Jones
>An easier way to read newsgroup messages:
>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/newsgroups/se
tup.asp
>Please respond to newsgroup only for everyone's benefit.
>
>
>"Roberto" <robertoa26@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:03c201c2d763$e7404c00$a001280a@phx.gbl...
>> I do have an invalid cd key, that is why I just paid
for a
>> valid one. Can you help me figure this out or do you
have
>> some more questions for me. Thanks again.
>> >-----Original Message-----
>> >Why would you want to change your cd key, if your copy
of
>> XP is legal?
>> >
>> >Cari
>> >www.coribright.com
>> >
>> >"Roberto" <robertoa26@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> >news:01eb01c2d54b$24337210$a301280a@phx.gbl...
>> >> how do you change your cd key if your os is already
>> >> installed?
>> >
>> >
>> >.
>> >
>
>
>.
>



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