Windows XP SP1

[Iceman]

If anyone wnats instruction on how to change the serial number (only for legitimate reasons of course) to install SP1 (you know why) e-mail me at anishv2000@hotmail.com. I have installed it on my version of Win XP and it runs fine even though I had a 'different' version.

[tenzomonk]

or just read this....<BR><BR>Note that you need a valid serial number which you can buy at your local Microsoft dealer <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> <BR><BR>1. Run regedit and go to: HKey_Local_MachineSoftwareMicrosoft WindowsNTCurrent VersionWPAEvents, on the right double click on "oobetimer" and change at least one digit of this value to deactivate windows. <BR><BR>2. Choose run from start menu and type in this command: %systemroot%system32oobemsoobe.exe /a to get the activation screen and go to the second option which is activate by phone. <BR><BR>3. In the new screen choose the option to change product key, and type in the new product key ("different" version only <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">). Press update <BR><BR>4. Close that window and reboot your pc. After rebooting rerun step 2 for the second time to verify your activation , you should see "windows is already activated" (You can install Windows XP Service Pack 1 now!).

[CHE]

Cut it out, you know the rules. Thanks!