Re: XP Pro Validation

Hi Malke,
I'm tearing my hair out at the moment. I've tried the various programs to
change the key but none seem to work, the XP product key modifier accepts the
key but when it says the key has been changed on checking it has not. I also
tried the RockXP4.0 program with the same results.
I assume it is not safe to publish my legit key but it was from an upgrade
package.
I am still very hesitant to do a complete install as I will lose a lot of
progs. and I'm not very computer literate.
The computer seems a lot slower now and I know MS will not "own up" but do
they actually put bugs into XP to slow the system down also is there a time
limit for me to get this sorted?
In desperation before I contacted MS I down loaded RockXP4 from a bit
torrent site and tried to change my key then but nothing happened, until I
changed it to the Key the gave in there blurp, then it did change but to
another invalid key.
Is there a way to send you my legit key so that you know I'm legit. I've
looked at the ways of "slipstreaming" SP3 into my legit copy and will perhaps
try over the weekend. I still cannot understand why none of the progs. you
recommended will change the product key. Any further ideas before I embark on
a journey I'm not looking forward to.

Regards,

Dave

"Malke" wrote:

DaveClark wrote:


Thanks for the reply LG but it still seems as if I will loose a lot of
programs and documnets, the documents I can backup but a lot of the
programs are freeware and net downloads, some of which are not
replaceable. Is this the only solution?

"Leonard Grey" wrote:

Yes.

First: The message you saw -- the copy on your hard drive is newer --
means that the copy of Windows installed on your computer has a more
recent service pack than the copy of Windows on your CD. That's why you
can't reinstall your legitimate copy of Windows. You will need to do a
clean install with your legitimate copy of Windows.

A clean install means erasing your hard disk and re-installing all your
software. It won't cost a dime but it will take a few hours to
re-install everything, then update it and set it up again the way you
like it. And you will need to backup everything you don't want to lose.

You may or may not have to re-activate Windows, but that should be a
simple matter of calling the number on your screen.

DaveClark wrote:
Sirs,
I recently got a messge saying that my copy of XP Pro was not genuine,
I have found the cause, about a year ago I had a HD failure and took my
computer to the local shop where he fitted a new HD and transfered
files for me. Uknown to me he put on a copy of XP Pro which is the copy
in question. I have a genuine XP pro disk but when I load it in it says
that the copy on my HD is newer than the one on the disk and if I
proceed then I will lose files and documents. I paid for the upgrade
disc a couple of years ago and really I don't see why I should have to
pay another £100 because of a mistake by a computer shop who,
incidently has ceased training. Is there anyway in which to solve the
problem which doesn't involve loosing files/programs or costing me more
money.

I disagree with Mr. Grey that you will need to do a clean install. You can
slipstream Service Pack 3 into your legitimate copy of XP Pro:

How to slipstream SP2/SP3 into XP
http://www.nliteos.com/ - nLite
http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp2_cd.htm
http://theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp3_cd.htm

You may not need to do the full Repair Install, but having this slipstreamed
install disk will be useful (and you will need it if the Repair Install is
necessary) and slipstreaming is extremely easy.

Follow the directions for fixing the Product Key issue here:

I need to change my XP Product KEY #18 on the FAQ list -
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/xpfaq.html#018

You will use the Product Key from your legitimate XP Pro copy.

You should not lose any data but you definitely should be backing up your
data regularly since Stuff Happens.

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Backing_Up

Malke
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MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ


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