If you input the incorrect window key code during installation

[blazerazor]

.. I haven't registered it yet btw.

Seems i remember a way to change it in the registry...

 

[nweaver]

usually if you put an incorrect code in, it rejects it 😉

 

[zbalat]

Originally posted by: nweaver
usually if you put an incorrect code in, it rejects it 😉

Usually? How about 100% of the time.

 

[newb111]

It sounds to me like he has multiple keys, and put the wrong one in. It is still valid so it accepted.

Other than that, sorry I can't help ya =(

 

[Sunbird]

Well, just run a repair install and enter the "right" code, keeps everything the same, just refreshed some files.

 

[blazerazor]

I just rerun it, its a corporate edition. I just used the wrong machine key (the pretty sticker thats always hard to get to and see) for the machine. Just being save, and lazy looking for a short cut 😛

 

[spyordie007]

http://www.petri.co.il/change_the_serial_in_windows_xp.htm

 

[aatf510]

No need to reinstall or repair. It's awefully easy to change it.

 

[firewall]

You will have to modify/delete some registry key and windows will pop up the activation wizard on reboot which has the option to change the key.

Edit: Dunno if it works for the Corporate edition though. That version doesn't has the activation stuff.....

 

[spyordie007]

Originally posted by: asadasif
You will have to modify/delete some registry key and windows will pop up the activation wizard on reboot which has the option to change the key.

Edit: Dunno if it works for the Corporate edition though. That version doesn't has the activation stuff.....

Did you even read my post?

 

[firewall]

Read it? Yes.
Followed the link? No.

 

[Brazen]

oh come on, let's address the real issue here: the warezed key you been using has been blacklisted and now your Windows updates do not work, and you are wanting to try a different key to see if it will work. You might try looking for other ways around it.

 

[aatf510]

Originally posted by: Brazen
oh come on, let's address the real issue here: the warezed key you been using has been blacklisted and now your Windows updates do not work, and you are wanting to try a different key to see if it will work. You might try looking for other ways around it.

It happens!