How can I change my product key.
Hi, I had my computer fixed. Its a really old computer and the person who fixed improved many things. He even re-installed Windows XP and makes it seem smoother and faster by adding more ram. I have been using this machine for awhile now, but then when I tried to install new software to the Microsoft Update page online I received a message that says that my windows Machine is not a genuine copy of Windows XP.
I do not understand why I would get this message that I have been using this computer since 2005 with the same product key... I asked the guy who fixed my computer which key he used, and he used another key that does not match that of the sticker on my computer. Now I want to change the key to the right one and there is no setting for it.
He told me to reinstall XP with the product key on my computer, but I don't want to do that...
Help!
Hi JavierLeanos,
Welcome to the Microsoft community. According to the description of the problem you want to change the product key.
I'll help you with this problem. I suggest you follow the steps in the article.
Update your Windows product key
I hope this helps. Let us know if you need help with windows related issues. We will be happy to help you.
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