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Key Update Procedure

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While legally purchasing Windows XP Pro I now find that I have installed on my machine probably a cloned version. I will have words with my techie.
My Data:
Diagnostic Report (1.5.0545.0):
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WGA Data-->
Validation Status: Blocked VLK
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-W6Q28-B3VDG-CTX9C
Windows Product Key Hash: ObVIR2n/FhI5KfjTJAelrehi/dQ=
Windows Product ID: 55274-642-4406923-23665
Windows Product ID Type: 1
Windows License Type: Volume
Windows OS version: 5.1.2600.2.00010100.2.0.pro
ID: 8610c2b3-b3b5-4a8a-b076-549bed764249
Is Admin: Yes
AutoDial: Yes
Registry: 0x0
WGA Version: Registered, 1.5.540.0
Signed By: Microsoft
Validation Diagnostic:
Resolution Status: N/ASystem Scan Data-->
Scan: Complete
Cryptography: CompleteNotifications Data-->
Cached Result: 3
File Exists: Yes
Version: 1.5.540.0
WgaTray.exe Signed By: Microsoft
WgaLogon.dll Signed By: MicrosoftOGA Data-->
Office Status: 114
Office Diagnostics:Browser Data-->
Proxy settings: N/A
User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Win32)
Default Browser: C:\PROGRA~1\MOZILL~1\FIREFOX.exe
Download signed ActiveX controls: Prompt
Download unsigned ActiveX controls: Disabled
Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: Allowed
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: Disabled
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer Webbrowser control: Disabled
Active scripting: Allowed
Script ActiveX controls marked as safe for scripting: AllowedFile Scan Data-->
Other data-->
Office Details: <GenuineResults><MachineData><UGUID>8610c2b3-b3b5-4a8a-b076-549bed764249</UGUID><Version>1.5.0545.0</Version><OS>5.1.2600.2.00010100.2.0.pro</OS><PKey>*****-*****-*****-*****-CTX9C</PKey><PID>55274-642-4406923-23665</PID><PIDType>1</PIDType><SID>S-1-5-21-484763869-1390067357-725345543</SID><SYSTEM><Manufacturer>System Manufacturer</Manufacturer><Model>System Name</Model></SYSTEM><BIOS><Manufacturer>Award Software, Inc.</Manufacturer><Version>ASUS P4PE ACPI BIOS Revision 1007</Version><SMBIOSVersion major="2" minor="3"/><Date>20031110000000.000000+000</Date></BIOS><HWID>9EF6365701842E62</HWID><UserLCID>0410</UserLCID><SystemLCID>0410</SystemLCID><TimeZone>ora solare Europa occidentale(GMT+01:00)</TimeZone></MachineData> <Software><Office><Result>114</Result><Products><Product GUID="{90110410-6000-11D3-8CFE-0150048383C9}"><LegitResult>114</LegitResult><Name>Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003</Name><Ver>11</Ver><Val>59D1605114E3500</Val><Hash>vfZmaSmFPIYrLWTcZSZErUQg+Fo=</Hash><Pid>73964-640-0000106-57421</Pid></Product></Products></Office></Software></GenuineResults>My legal copy of Windows has an authenticity certificate "Windows A XP Professional 1-2CPU OEM Product"
A couple questions. Will I be able to use the Key Update Tool to change the product key with this version now installed on my machine?
I have once attempted to use the Key Update Tool and though allowing me past the window for entering the legal product key a pop-out came out stating that a system restore point was not able to be established and that proceeding further might be a risk. I did not risk. So, what is the preparatory regime to be followed to prepare the machine before running the Key Update Tool?
Help is appreciated.
Friday, August 25, 2006 1:11 AM
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I would suugest backing up your critical personal files, then perform a "clean install".
Clean Install Windows XP
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.htmlFriday, August 25, 2006 2:07 AMModerator
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I would suugest backing up your critical personal files, then perform a "clean install".
Clean Install Windows XP
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.htmlFriday, August 25, 2006 2:07 AMModerator -
Thanks Carey,
I did exactly that. I also took my "former" technician through the wringer about not following my instructions. Thanks again.
Saturday, September 2, 2006 4:23 PM