Convert CD Key to Registry Product Key

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I have 4 compaq deskpro PC's that came with XP Pro. There are stickers on
the computers with the XP CD keys.

I want to take those keys and convert them to product ID's to replace the
current one on the registry.

Any ideas how to do this?

The current product ID in the registry is from my companys windows image NOT
the actual one on the PC's. The company is giving these to employees now and
does not want their VL key to be left on the PC's.
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Windows Product Key Update Tool Instructions
http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/selfhelp/PKUInstructions.aspx

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User

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"CCM Geek" wrote:

I have 4 compaq deskpro PC's that came with XP Pro. There are stickers on
the computers with the XP CD keys.

I want to take those keys and convert them to product ID's to replace the
current one on the registry.

Any ideas how to do this?

The current product ID in the registry is from my companys windows image NOT
the actual one on the PC's. The company is giving these to employees now and
does not want their VL key to be left on the PC's.
--
VOIP *is* user friendly. It''s just selective about who its friends are.
 
CCM Geek wrote:
> I have 4 compaq deskpro PC's that came with XP Pro. There are
> stickers on the computers with the XP CD keys.
>
> I want to take those keys and convert them to product ID's to replace
> the current one on the registry.
>
> Any ideas how to do this?
>
> The current product ID in the registry is from my companys windows
> image NOT the actual one on the PC's. The company is giving these to
> employees now and does not want their VL key to be left on the PC's.

Look at the answers in the other news groups that you have posted the same
question to. Cross post do not multi-post.
 
"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@nospamgmail.com> wrote in message
news:5341C231-5326-4864-88D3-97AE896AB999@microsoft.com...
> Windows Product Key Update Tool Instructions
> http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/selfhelp/PKUInstructions.aspx

Yea, might work if willing to tolerate MS wanting info and no surety that if
the key you try to change to is deemed perhaps invalid they'll hose your
system for you.

> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows - Shell/User
>
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>
> "CCM Geek" wrote:
>
> I have 4 compaq deskpro PC's that came with XP Pro. There are stickers on
> the computers with the XP CD keys.
>
> I want to take those keys and convert them to product ID's to replace the
> current one on the registry.
>
> Any ideas how to do this?
>
> The current product ID in the registry is from my companys windows image
NOT
> the actual one on the PC's. The company is giving these to employees now
and
> does not want their VL key to be left on the PC's.
> --
> VOIP *is* user friendly. It''s just selective about who its friends are.
>
 
THis was so nice and easy. Thanks Tons!!! You deserve a free dinner at
Outbacksteak house!!!
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VOIP *is* user friendly. It''s just selective about who its friends are.


"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

> Windows Product Key Update Tool Instructions
> http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/selfhelp/PKUInstructions.aspx
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows - Shell/User
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------­-----
>
> "CCM Geek" wrote:
>
> I have 4 compaq deskpro PC's that came with XP Pro. There are stickers on
> the computers with the XP CD keys.
>
> I want to take those keys and convert them to product ID's to replace the
> current one on the registry.
>
> Any ideas how to do this?
>
> The current product ID in the registry is from my companys windows image NOT
> the actual one on the PC's. The company is giving these to employees now and
> does not want their VL key to be left on the PC's.
> --
> VOIP *is* user friendly. It''s just selective about who its friends are.
>
 
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