sqlhotdog2005
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Is there a way to order and download a (new) legitimate XP Pro Product Key rather than order a copy online and wait for the CD to come in the mail?
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Any way to download a legitimate XP Pro product key? 2
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LOL... DL a Legit KEY from the Internet????
Quickest way, go to your local PC Store and buy an Original CD and Liscence, as this is the LEGIT way, or order it from MS or an affiliate...
Ben
"If it works don't fix it! If it doesn't use a sledgehammer..."
Quickest way, go to your local PC Store and buy an Original CD and Liscence, as this is the LEGIT way, or order it from MS or an affiliate...
Ben
"If it works don't fix it! If it doesn't use a sledgehammer..."
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sqlhotdog2005
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Thanks to you all for your replies... but just to CLARIFY: We want to be able to BUY a legitimate copy of Microsoft XP Professional, and simply download the program AND the key... rather than have to go to the store, or order it and have it delivered.
In the instances where we have needed this ability, it is because of the recent new REQUIREMENT to validate the XP license before doing Windows Updates. In the past two days, we have had two clients be unable to do a Windows Update since they are getting this message.
We did not install these clients' machines, so we don't have access to a valid code for them... and they, as could be expected, don't have any idea where their original CDs are. (Probably with the person who installed these machines for them.)... and the machines don't have stickers on them.
My guess is that in both cases the tech had valid keys, but installed using a "common" code for all their installations... and shelved the individual codes... or used individual codes (that could be activated)... in any event, these machines can't do updates, and we don't have the codes. Now we need 'em. (As an aside, neither of these machines have had hardware changes that would require a new code.)
You see, we bill by the hour, and we're trying to keep our client bill to a minimum... AND solve the problem immediately instead of waiting for UPS, etc. I would like to give them the option of: "We can solve this problem right now by buying a new key." They might say to go ahead since doing so could be cheaper and easier than digging through old boxes in storage or tracking down the tech who did the install many moons ago.
On another angle, we've used the jellybean program (works well) to be able to view the existing code... and I'm open to the possibility that they MIGHT have a legitimate code. If anybody knows how we can verify that (I guess we could call Microsoft)... and assuming that the code is legitimate, reset the update program so that the Windows Updates will work, I'm all ears.
Net, net, net: We want to spend the least amount of time possible to get a legitimate code... in order to manually do Windows Updates.
In the instances where we have needed this ability, it is because of the recent new REQUIREMENT to validate the XP license before doing Windows Updates. In the past two days, we have had two clients be unable to do a Windows Update since they are getting this message.
We did not install these clients' machines, so we don't have access to a valid code for them... and they, as could be expected, don't have any idea where their original CDs are. (Probably with the person who installed these machines for them.)... and the machines don't have stickers on them.
My guess is that in both cases the tech had valid keys, but installed using a "common" code for all their installations... and shelved the individual codes... or used individual codes (that could be activated)... in any event, these machines can't do updates, and we don't have the codes. Now we need 'em. (As an aside, neither of these machines have had hardware changes that would require a new code.)
You see, we bill by the hour, and we're trying to keep our client bill to a minimum... AND solve the problem immediately instead of waiting for UPS, etc. I would like to give them the option of: "We can solve this problem right now by buying a new key." They might say to go ahead since doing so could be cheaper and easier than digging through old boxes in storage or tracking down the tech who did the install many moons ago.
On another angle, we've used the jellybean program (works well) to be able to view the existing code... and I'm open to the possibility that they MIGHT have a legitimate code. If anybody knows how we can verify that (I guess we could call Microsoft)... and assuming that the code is legitimate, reset the update program so that the Windows Updates will work, I'm all ears.
Net, net, net: We want to spend the least amount of time possible to get a legitimate code... in order to manually do Windows Updates.
@sqlhotdog2005 - if the update from MS Webpage, aka Automatic Update function did not work, then mostlikely it is a black-listed key (FCKGW-etc. the most notorious key out there or some other)...
in order to be cost effective, you could contact Microsoft and tell them about your dilema, and hope that MS still has the Legit Upgrade path in store (they did at one time allow users of Pirated Keys to upgrade to a Legit Version, but I don't know if they still do this)... the other way would be to purchase OEM liscences (along with their draw backs, ergo no transfers to a newer PC at a later time (read the EULA)) along with a 'Piece of Computer Hardware' (EULA), ie. this can be a SoundCard or a Mouse, which retail around $100...
other than that, I am afraid that it will not be possible to gain legaly a Liscence over the Internet/Phone...
Good Luck...
Ben
"If it works don't fix it! If it doesn't use a sledgehammer..."
in order to be cost effective, you could contact Microsoft and tell them about your dilema, and hope that MS still has the Legit Upgrade path in store (they did at one time allow users of Pirated Keys to upgrade to a Legit Version, but I don't know if they still do this)... the other way would be to purchase OEM liscences (along with their draw backs, ergo no transfers to a newer PC at a later time (read the EULA)) along with a 'Piece of Computer Hardware' (EULA), ie. this can be a SoundCard or a Mouse, which retail around $100...
other than that, I am afraid that it will not be possible to gain legaly a Liscence over the Internet/Phone...
Good Luck...
Ben
"If it works don't fix it! If it doesn't use a sledgehammer..."
If they can buy valid keys, you won't even need a copy of XP to install. There are programs/methods out there that will change the key of an installed instance of XP to a new key you give it.
Here's one:
and here's an alternative method:
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Remember, you're unique... just like everyone else.
Here's one:
and here's an alternative method:
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Remember, you're unique... just like everyone else.
The problem is between the different liscence version that are out there... OEM Keys, Corporate Keys, Home, etc. they are not interchangeable...
ie. an OEM key will not work with an installed Corporate Version or vice Versa...
Ben
"If it works don't fix it! If it doesn't use a sledgehammer..."
ie. an OEM key will not work with an installed Corporate Version or vice Versa...
Ben
"If it works don't fix it! If it doesn't use a sledgehammer..."
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sqlhotdog2005
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Thanks to you all for your replies...
For whatever it's worth, I tried the IE > Tools thing (thanks, ADB100), and it did allow us to do the Windows Update manually. Of particular interest is that it showed us that there were no available updates to download. I think that the automatic updates were working anyway... at least for the critical updates.
For whatever it's worth, I tried the IE > Tools thing (thanks, ADB100), and it did allow us to do the Windows Update manually. Of particular interest is that it showed us that there were no available updates to download. I think that the automatic updates were working anyway... at least for the critical updates.
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