A question on windows key numbers.

[ikester7579]

Sometimes when I work on someone's PC they don't have the cd's for repair of XP. I don;t want to use my cd's for repair because it changes the CD key on the system, right? So if I use my cd is there a way to re-enter their cd key numbers instead of mine? I have seen the option to change the key and often wondered if that was how but was to uneasy about trying that.

[shepherdsword]

Here is a good article on it(found by a quick google search )

http://pcsupport.about.com/od/produc...dows-7-key.htm

Here is one that works on numerous windows OSs and is easy to use.

Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder:
http://www.winportal.com/magical-jel...bean keyfinder

[Beckrl]

Sometimes when I work on someone's PC they don't have the cd's for repair of XP. I don;t want to use my cd's for repair because it changes the CD key on the system, right? So if I use my cd is there a way to re-enter their cd key numbers instead of mine? I have seen the option to change the key and often wondered if that was how but was to uneasy about trying that.

Yes you can use the 'change activiation key program' a link to MS How to change the product key And here's a youtube video that shows the steps. You can use either ViewKeyXP or Magical Jelly Bean to find the key or if you're lucky there's a sticker on the machine.

[ikester7579]

Cool thanks guys.

[tim_from_pa]

Sometimes when I work on someone's PC they don't have the cd's for repair of XP. I don;t want to use my cd's for repair because it changes the CD key on the system, right? So if I use my cd is there a way to re-enter their cd key numbers instead of mine? I have seen the option to change the key and often wondered if that was how but was to uneasy about trying that.

Here's an easier way: convince your clients (and you as well) to use Linux. You won't have this problem, nor viruses, blue screens of deaths, lock-ups, slow computers or other attitudinal problems--- and it's free!!. I can't figure for the life of me why Microsoft made it where they did other than people are sheeple or otherwise following the masses (as money talks). Who would pay money for problems when for FREE they have none? Incredible.

If my house ever burned down and a kind-hearted person would pay for and offer me a Microsoft laptop to replace the computers I lost, I would graciously accept it, and then format the thing in front of them destroying the Microsoft and install Linux over it. That's how much I love the OS, and is the Christian thing to do (the right thing).