Changing XP Key Code

[JK949]

My cousin has Windows XP Home on his new home built computer in which
my copy was installed. Windows update will not validate the product key codes
because the copy has already been installed on my computer. He bought his
own oem copy and would like to change the key code to his without re-installing
windows again. Can this be down and if so how.

 

[sourceninja]

Concider the reinstall punishment for piracy. Or do a few quick google searches.

 

[Churnd]

Magical Jellybean Keyfinder... don't know if that'll change it for you. Edit: it will, I just DL'd it.

If not, try this.

If that doesn't work, hit up google with "Change XP CD Key".

 

[imported_Phil]

Changing from Home retail to Home OEM will not work. If you both have OEM then you're fine, but if not then you'll have to reinstall.

 

[JK949]

Both my copy and his are non retail oem that were bought at a PcClub.
When I say oem I mean just the cd, not the boxed retail version you buy.

 

[orion23]

Both should be OEM then, Just use the magical jellybean.

I had the same problem with my Dell notebook. While away, I had a virus and had to format. I use my friends disc (illegal) and later when I wanted to use my own key I had to reformat. Damn OEM, Retail, Corporate versions!

 

[ViRGE]

Originally posted by: orion23
Both should be OEM then, Just use the magical jellybean.

I had the same problem with my Dell notebook. While away, I had a virus and had to format. I use my friends disc (illegal) and later when I wanted to use my own key I had to reformat. Damn OEM, Retail, Corporate versions!

Actually, Dell versions fall in a category of their own, they're a different kind of OEM than the normal OEM version.

 

[John]

Originally posted by: ViRGE

Originally posted by: orion23
Both should be OEM then, Just use the magical jellybean.

I had the same problem with my Dell notebook. While away, I had a virus and had to format. I use my friends disc (illegal) and later when I wanted to use my own key I had to reformat. Damn OEM, Retail, Corporate versions!

Actually, Dell versions fall in a category of their own, they're a different kind of OEM than the normal OEM version.

I've serviced hundreds of Dell computers, and when I need to do a clean install I use my own personal 'oem' o/s cd's (same kind that you buy @ newegg, etc.), in addition to the customers original oem product key (usually affixed to the exterior of the case), and I have yet to encounter a problem.

 

[ViRGE]

Originally posted by: John

Originally posted by: ViRGE

Originally posted by: orion23
Both should be OEM then, Just use the magical jellybean.

I had the same problem with my Dell notebook. While away, I had a virus and had to format. I use my friends disc (illegal) and later when I wanted to use my own key I had to reformat. Damn OEM, Retail, Corporate versions!

Actually, Dell versions fall in a category of their own, they're a different kind of OEM than the normal OEM version.

I've serviced hundreds of Dell computers, and when I need to do a clean install I use my own personal 'oem' o/s cd's (same kind that you buy @ newegg, etc.), in addition to the customers original oem product key (usually affixed to the exterior of the case), and I have yet to encounter a problem.

Well I haven't had much luck. I tried a Dell OEM key from an old decommissioned machine, my OEM copy of XP simply would not take it. You may be able to get OEM stuff to work on a Dell, but Dell CDs and keys don't seem to go over well on whitebox equipment.